Letter received by Sarah Sophia Banks from Joseph Banks, 21September 1773 (Series 93.06) - No. 0001

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Septr 21 1773

My dear Sister

I hope you are well & have Caught no Cold Either by your Cold ride from Ockham or in the Forest.

I have heard news of my pocket book the Post master of Guildford has got it & will I doubt not send it - this news however is not time Enough to prevent either the Cryer or the newspaper enquiries.

one of the ships from the North is returnd without success so I am glad I was not of the Party.  My love & duty to my mother beleive me your ever affectionate brother

J Banks.