Letter received by Banks from WilliamBligh, 6 August 1787 (Series 46.02) - No. 0001

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No. 4 Broad Street St George's East
August 6th 1787.

Sir

I arrived yesterday from Jamaica and should have instantly paid my respects to you had not Mr Campbell told me you were not to return from the country untill Thursday. I have heard the flattering news of your great goodness to me, intending to honour me with the command of the vessel which you propose to go to the South Seas - for which, after offering you my most gratefull thanks, I can only assure you I shall endeavour and I hope succeed in deserving such a trust.  I wait your commands and am with the sincerest respect

Sir
Your much obliged
and very Hmble Servant

[signature] Wm Bligh

To. Sir Joseph Banks Bart.