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able to convince every one that no extraordinary difficulty is to be expected by those who have an inclination to explore the Country.  I am sorry to say a great deal is left for me to do, and that the Colony is in a sad state. You will readily imagine my Dear Sir how much my Mind is occupied.  I must therefore conclude anxiously looking for News from England and the best accounts of Your health.  With my sincere good wishes and remembrance to Lady & Miss Banks I remain My Dear Sir with great regard

Your faithful and
Affectionate Servant

Wm Bligh

Pray let every person who wishes the Colony well make good use of Mr. Marsden when he arrives by their enquiries.

I Request my complts to Major Pennell, Dryander and all our Friends. 

Caley is in great distress for Paper there is some here in Store - King says he has sent you a Map of the Colony. 

Sir Joseph Banks

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