Letter recommending George Shaw to join Pacific voyage, received by Banks from N. Wetherell, 24 December 1771 (Series 06.182) - No. 0002

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laudable young Scholar, & besides the usual Academic Attainments, has a Competent Acquaintance with the French Language. I am [persuaded?] He will, on many Accounts, be able to render himself very useful & acceptable to you.

you may depend upon the truth of what I have said above, and if you can make room for my little Oxford Friend you will greatly oblige

Your faithful & affectionate Humble Servant
N. Wetherell, Vice-Chanr
University College, Oxford, Decr 24th 1771

Mr Shaw will do himself the honour of waiting upon you if agreeable --