Letter received by Banks from John Wilson Croker of the Admiralty, 6 August 1812 (Series 70.22) - No. 0001

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Admiralty Office. 6th August. 1812.

Sir,
Having laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your letter of the 31st ultimo, recommending that the sum of forty five guineas should be paid to Mr. Wielnoth [Willnorth?] for having engraved the plate of Kangaroo island, for the illustration of the account of Captain Flinders's voyage; I am directed by their Lordships to acquaint you that they have given an order to the Navy Board to pay the aforementioned sum to Mr. Wielnoth, for the plate in question.

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
& humble servant,
JW Croker

To
The Right Honourable
Sir Joseph Banks. Bt .K.B.
etc        etc        etc
Soho square.