Letter received by Banks from William Bligh, 11 December 1805 (Series 40.010) - No. 0004

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good, when the Apollo leave us, every thing should rest with me.  The Wind is at North, but likely to back to the Westward.  With my sincere regard & prayers for your health & happiness & the Ladies, I remain 

My Dear Sir faithfully & affectionately Yours

Wm Bligh

     I think My Dear sir, should you be informed, that Mr. Greville would represent this so to Mr. Cooke, that, the Admiralty would direct Cap. Short to follow my orders after we left the Convoy of the Apollo - altho [although] that Porpoise is the Convoy after that period until we arrive at Port Jackson.

The Right Honble
Sir Joseph Banks Bart. K.B.
Soho Square
London

Capt Bligh

Decr 12 --05

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