Letter received by Banks from John Barrow of the Admiralty, 14 December 1811 (Series 70.17) - No. 0001

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Admiralty Office. 14th December. 1811.

Sir,

Having received and laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your letter of the 13th instant, enclosing Mr. Smith's account of charges for the engraving of plates intended to illustrate Captain Flinders's voyage, with the copper-smith's bill for plates, amounting together to the sum of ninety eight pounds twelve shillings and eight pence;  I am commanded by their Lordships to acquaint you that an order is, this day, given to the Navy Board for payment of the amount.

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant
John Barrow

To
The Right Honourable
Sir Joseph Banks. Bart. K.B.
&c.      &c.     &c.
Soho Square