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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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