Letter received by Banks from John Wilson Croker of the Admiralty, 7 January 1813 (Series 70.25) - No. 0001

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Admiralty Office. 7th Jan.ry 1813

Sir,

Having Laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your letter, of yesterday's date, recommending that the sum of forty five guineas should be paid to Mr. Pye for the engraving of a plate which is intended to illustrate the account of Captain Flinders' voyage; I am commanded by their Lordships to acquaint you that they have given an order to the Navy Board for paying the sum in question to Mr. Pye, as usual.

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

John Barrow

To the Right Honble 
Sir Joseph Banks. B.r K.B.
&c     &c     &c
Soho Square

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