Letter received by Banks from William Pearce of the Admiralty, 12 January 1807 (Series 66.12) - No. 0002

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readily exact it: but I persuade myself that I should not discharge the duty of a Friend, if I did not resort to that authority which will possibly set forth the Pretensions of Captain Flinders, with such possible recommendation as may ensure the Promotion he appears so ardently to hope for. It is on this ground that I have presumed to address you, to whom all our Navigators turn, as their natural Protector and