Letter received by Banks from Gilbert Blane, 17 January 1801 (Series 63.17) - No. 0004

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previous tuition with a view to the object of the voyage.  There is a mate who has applied to go, but before complying with his request I have desired he will come to town to be examined having never undergone an examination by our board.  If  he proves qualified I hope the Scientific establishment will then be well arranged.

Believe me with great Respect & esteem
Yours most Faithfully
Gil Blane

Sackville Street

17th Jan. 1801