Copy of a letter written by Banks to Lord Sandwich, June 1772 (Series 06.003) - No. 0001

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My Lord

     the Encouragement patronage & assistance which I have always met with from your Lordship encourages me to Adress you; my situation with regard to the voyage I have undertaken is become exceedingly critical, & I hope will be found a sufficient excuse for the trouble which I am going to give your Lordship.

     When I was askd whether or not I would go to the South Seas again if his majesty should think proper to Send ships to perfect the discoveries which had been begun in the Endeavour last voyage, I answerd Joyfully embracd a proposal of all others best suited to my disposition & Pursuits   I pledgd myself then to your Lordship