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I feel peculiarly happy that it is so near at hand.-
There were at Spithead 43 Sail of the Line - Admiral Cornish was to sail as yesterday with 5 Sail besides frigates - The Pandora, if they don't forget, will sail in the beginning of the Month - she is not fitted or intended to carry any plants.
My Court Martial consisted of ten Admirals besides Sir Roger Curtis, who sat as a Rear Admiral, being a Captain to the commander in Chief.- This was very much disliked as there were eighteen older Captains than Sir Roger in the Fleet & Captain Onslow and Kingsmill became junior members of the Court. Admiral Barrington was president.
I beg you will present my respectful compliments to Lady & Miss Banks and I remain Dear Sir
Your most affectionate
Humble Servant
Wm Bligh
To Sir Joseph Banks Bart