Letter received by Banks from Sir Philip Stephens, 27 May 1796 (Series 48.03) - No. 0001

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My dear Sir

     I have it in command from the Earl of Chatham to acquaint you that His Majesty approves of the narrative of Lt. Blighs proceeding, after he as dispossed of the Bounty Armd Vessel being printed & published in the manner you have suggested - I am always
Dr. Sir
Most faithfully Yours
Php Stephens

Admiralty
27 Mar 1790

Sr. J Banks.