Letter of application to join Pacific voyage, received by Banks from James Gray, 22 December 1771 (Series 06.162) - No. 0001

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Dec.r 22.d 1771

Sr
I should take it of a great favour of you;  if you would grant me the favour to get me Appointed for the Ships that is a going to the Sº. Seas with you, I should be very Glad to go in the same Ship with you if you think well of it, & I hope Sr a Sunday next to be in town, then I will make free to cale upon thee; Sr I make free to Rite the few Lines in time as soon as I heard of your Prosedence for your intended Voiage. pray give my best respects to Dr Solander

So no more at present from
your most Obedient Humble
Serv.t  Jas. Gray

Boatswain of His Majestys Sloop Cruizer Dover.