Unsigned letter recommending John Hardy (Hendy?) to join Pacific voyage, received by Banks, ca 1771-1772 (Series 06.164) - No. 0001

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John Hardy about 22. years of age has been 'prentice to a Clockmaker  at Matlock delights in [ye?] Sciences understands Trigonum & Arithmetick & plain Sailing abt 5.8. lusty & healthfull wishes if he can be employed to be of the next Voyag  to [ye?] South Seas.  a quiet sober man