Letter received by Banks from Nathaniel Portlock, 4 August 1793 (Series 51.04) - No. 0001

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H:M: Brig Assistant  Galians. [Gallions Reach?]
August 4th 1793

Sir,

I have taken the Liberty of sending by Mr John [indecipherable] one Turtle: If it meets your acceptance it will give me much pleasure - I would have done myself the honour of waiting on you before this but captain Bligh wishes me to stay by the ships untill the Plants are landed. I remain Sir with much gratitude your most Humble Servt
Nathl Portlock -

All my Officers and men have behaved Extremelly well