Letter received by Banks from George Burder, 13 October 1809 (Series 23.08) - No. 0004

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I have the pleasure, Sir, to inform you that Mr Morrison, who went out to Canton, has made a great proficiency in the Chinese language, & was about to be appointed Translator to the Factory, & to reside at Macao, where he has married the daughter of an English Surgeon.  I believe it is the office that was occupied by Sr G. Staunton, with a handsome salary.

I have the honour to subscribe myself
Sir, your obliged & obedient servant
Geo. Burder

Secretary of the
Missionary Society

The passage requested is for
Six persons - English
-    Tapeoee - Otahietan
-    Tomma  - a seaman

I understand that the Sinclair is a ship taken up by Government for convicts - to sail shortly.

To
Sir Joseph Banks, Bart.