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Providence at Spithead
August 2d 1791

My Dear Sir

I am happy to inform you that I am now able to sail with a prospect of getting down channel - the Wind being at NW & fair weather. Farewell my Dear Sir be assured of everything being done by me that is possible for a human Being to accomplish - With my sincere wishes that I may see you in good health on my return I remain with the greatest regard Dear Sir your very Affectionate Hmbl servant

Wm Bligh

Your letter expressing a regard to my family is a great treasure to me

Sir Joseph Banks Bart

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