Letter received by Banks from WilliamBligh, 10 December 1787 (Series 46.16) - No. 0002

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to every one. --

The Person you have been so good as to endeavor to get me as Surgeons Mate was not here when the order came, but on the Nymph being paid off a Mr. Ledward entered with me as AB and has a good share of medical knowledge. --

The weather is still being unfavorable and has no appearance of a change but the very first opportunity I shall sail.

I am with much gratitude Dear Sir
Your obliged and affect.
Hmble Servant
Wm Bligh

I had wrote on a half sheet without knowing it.

Capt Bligh
Dec 11 --- 87
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Sir Joseph Banks Bart.