Copy of a letter received by John Barrow of the Admiralty from Banks, 26 February 1811 (Series 70.09) - No. 0001

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Soho Square
Feb. 26. 1811.

Sirs

Having now receivd from Mr Westhall the first Drawing intended to be Engraven for Capt Flinders Voyage, the cost of which is 20 Guineas, I beg you to move their Lordships for instructions in what manner I am to certify this & the future Bills I shall receive, & where they are to be presented for payment.

I have the honor to be

Sir Your obedient Servant
Jos Banks.

P. S
Mr Marshall wishes to have the Pictures he painted for the Admiralty confided to him for some improvement he has thought of. I see no objection, if their Lordships do not, to this

John Barrow Esq.
Admiralty.