Letter received by Banks from Lord Gainsborough, 12 August1787 (Series 72.063) - No. 0004

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and told him I shou'd wait his Commands in Town - likewise told him where I was to be found.  I have not received any answer.  If Your Lordship is intimate enough with Sir Jos.h Banks to authorise an appeal in my behalf on this occasion, it will add greatly to the obligations which I am already under.  I sincerely hope your Lordships health continues to mend, and

I Remain
Your Lordships
Much Oblig'd
Hble Serv.t 

Wm. Brown

P.S. I understand this Vessel is to be out two years and I believe I may say that at this moment there are not six People that know any thing about it - except the Lords of the Admiralty.

La Coq's Coffee House, Parliament St. 

August 9th 1787. -

OL MSQ 158