Letter received by Banks from Robert Hutchinson, December 1771 (Series 06.167) - No. 0002

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But Sr. if this is the case it would give me a peculiar Satisfaction to have such a possitive  Denial, wth the reason assigned (which I think you will not deny me) And I must therefore once more beg of you to take the trouble of giving me a Line on that head with the utmost freedom --

I know not what the benefits arising from such an expedition may be in point of Advantage but I am well Advized that the Voiage is well worth my undertaking and am still as desirous as ever of Performing it ----------------------- if I am happy enough to misinterpret your very polite Card

​I am Sr. yr. very greatly obliged
​and obt. hbl  Servt. 
Rbt. Hutchinson

Bury Street St. James'
Wednesday Evening