Letter received by Banks from James Edward Smith, 2 April1787 (Series 72.158) - No. 0004

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of it, but I wish I had been in London at the time.  Mr. Græffer talked of writing to you soon, but in the mean time commissioned me to give his most respectful comp.s & to tell you that he is very happy in his situation.  Pardon me for having taken up so much of your time at present, & believe me always

Dear Sir
your much obliged & most Ob.t h.ble serv.t

J E. Smith.

S.r Jos.h Banks Bar.t
Soho Square
London
Inghilterra [England]

fr. Smith

May 6 --87
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