Letter of application received by Banks from Thomas Richardson, 4 February 1801 (Series 63.27) - No. 0001

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Sir

I hope you will pardon  the liberty I have taken but understanding there is a Ship now fitting out on a Voyage of Discovery under your Patronage and Being desirous of a Birth on such an Expedition beg leave to solicit your patronage to any appointment you may think me capable.

I am
Sir
With the greatest respect
Your Mt..[most] Obl. & very Humbl Sert
Thos Richardson 

Feby 4th 1801

Sir Joseph Banks

Chs. Vestry Field, Esq.
Friday St Cheapside

An Attorney Clerk 

if there's any situation at liberty that will suit you, you shall [indecipherable]