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fact of his letter, so that what was published was only an extract.  God forbid that power should lead me to his injustice.  May you speedily be restored to health & my happyness [happiness] attend you and the Ladies is the sincere wish of My Dear Sir

Your faithful and                                      
Affectionate Friend & servant 

Wm Bligh

I have just heard the Convoy will be detained until farther orders on account of the Enemy being out at sea.

The Right Hnble [honourable]
Sir Joseph Banks Bart. K.B.
Soho Square
London

Capt Bligh
Decr 25 - 05

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