Letter received by Banks from John Wilson Croker of the Admiralty, 16 July 1812 (Series 70.21) - No. 0001

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Admiralty Office. 16th July 1812.

Sir,

Referring to the letter which was addressed to you, by command of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, on the 23rd of May last, I am directed by their Lordships to acquaint you that the picture to which that letter referred having been delivered into this Office by Mr. Westall, my Lords have this day given an order to the Navy Board for paying to him the sum of seventy guineas on account thereof.

I have the Honour to be,
Sir,
Your most Obedient
& humble servant,
JW Croker

To
The Right Honble
Sir Joseph Banks - Bt.  K. B
etc   etc  etc
Soho Square.