Letter received by Banks from Francis Masson, 15 October 1791 (Series 13.54) - No. 0001

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Cape of Good Hope 15 Octr. 1791

Sir

I have drawn a set of bills amounting to the Sum of one thousand Rix dollars on account of His Majesty for the expences [expenses] of the Year one thousand Seven Hundred and ninty [ninety] one, payable to the order of Christian Hendrick Schrader Merchant in Amsterdam, which I hope you will honor [honour].

I am Sir your very humble
Servant  Franks: Masson

Rd [Received] 1000. at 48 Stivers
Accepted this Bill May 7 1792
Payable by Messrs Coutts

Sir Joseph Banks Baronet