Draft letter written by Banks to Lord Sandwich, ca 30 May 1772 (Series 06.001) - No. 0014

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for my own part my Lord I am able & willing to put up with as small accomodations as any man living I can be content with; six feet square is more than sufficient for all my personal conveniencies, nor are any of my people desirous of a larger allotment. tis our Great Cabbin  which is too small & that is in reality the shop where we are all to work which if nor sufficiently large will deprive the workmen of a possibility of following their respective employments, & prevent me from