Letter received by Banks from Enderby and Company, 24 November 1802 (Series 23.19) - No. 0001

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Pauls Wharf
24th Novemr: 1802

Messrs. Enderbys present their most respectful Compliments to Sir Joseph Banks and take the liberty of acquainting him that their Ship Speedy, Geo.r Quested, Master is arriv'd from Port Jackson with 170 Tuns Sperma Caeti [Spermaceti] Oil.  The Master says he has a Black Swan, a Native's Head in Spirits and a number of other things for Sir Joseph Banks.

Messrs. E's do not yet know where the Speedy will lay in the River, but they will be happy in doing any thing in their Power to serve Sir Joseph Banks.

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