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To the Honorable Sr Joseph Banks
Sir. I hope your goodness will not deem me too troublesome, with the greatest respect I beg leave to wait on you Hoping the favour of an answer to my application. If more reference is wish'd, for my Character, abilities &c. I will readily give several of Respectability.
Should I be so happy as to be engaged every Collection of Curiosity's I am able to collect shall be at your service on my return.
My reason for soliciting an answer is, I have an offer of a situation to the east Indies.
Waiting your Honors Pleasure
I remain with all due Respect your Obliged & Obedt Humb Servt to Command
Boys Err Burrill
March 16th 1801
March 19
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