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No. 5
Gravesend Oct. 20th - 87.
under Sail -
Sir.
I am happy to tell you I am now Embark'd for Portsmouth. I took leave of Lord Howe on Friday Morning and begg'd of His Lordship to send me off without delay. Mr. Stephens gave me hopes that in a Week My orders would be sent to me. As I am to touch at Tenariffe I shall be glad to know if I shall take in a Cask of Wine for you from that place, for I think it will be very fine by the time I arrive in England, which I fully intend to do, in July 1789 - It would give me much pleasure to have shown you the Ship as I flatter myself she is the completest that has sailed on any expedition, - however I hope to have that happyness on my return & to acquaint you, that I have left in the West Indies at least five hundred flourishing Plants. I am with the utmost respect - Sir Your most obliged and
Affectionate & Hble Servant.
Wm Bligh