Letter received by Banks from John Barrow of the Admiralty, 18 November 1811 (Series 70.15) - No. 0001

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Admiralty Office. 18th. Novemr . 1811

Sir,

Captain Matthew Flinders having made application to receive pecuniary aid while employed in preparing for publication the account of his late voyage in His Majesty's Ship the "Investigator"; and directions having been given by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to the Navy Board for impresting to Captain Flinders the sum of two hundred pounds which is to be carried to the debit of the work, and included in the expense thereof;  I am commanded by their Lordships to acquaint you therewith.

I have the Honour to be, 
Sir, 
Your most obedient
Humble servant,

J M Barrow

 

To the Right Honble
Sir Joseph Banks. Bart: K.B.

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