Letter received by Banks from John Blaxland, 22 October 1807 (Series 23.05) - No. 0005

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has applied for some Indulgence on His Arrival at Port Jackson so as that the Amount of his first expence there may be reduced.

The only mode in which it appears to me that this request can with propriety be granted is by allowing Mr. J. Blaxland to pay for the Stock which you may furnish him by Instalments in produce instead of paying for such Stock in Bills of Exchange on England.

In regard to the other stipulations of the agreement, I have only to desire that you will carry them into effect as soon as Mr Blaxland shall produce to you such documents as shall satisfy you that he has property or Credit to the amount stated in his agreement.

I have the Honour to be  &c  &c
(signed) W Windham

Govr. Bligh
&c  &c  &c