Letter received by Banks from James Burney, 5 September 1791 (Series 23.12) - No. 0003

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Chap IV. goes as far as to leaving Van Diemans Land, but not I have not the copy with me at present and cannot recollect the exact title.

Chap V. arrives to Otaheite[Tahiti].

There are other particulars which I wished to mention, but as they are in a more advanced part of the voyage they can be deferred till I have an opportunity of waiting upon you in Town.  Till when I believe I shall not have occasion to trouble you again, as after I am favoured with your answer to this, I hope to go on with a fair wind and plain sailing.

I beg my best respects to Lady Banks and Miss Banks - and have the honour to remain with great respect and regard

Sir
Your most obedient
humble Servant
James Burney