Letter from Joseph Banks to John Canton Engraving of Sir Joseph Banks Small black seal Letter from Sir Joseph Banks, written ' Sunday Morn. '; ' With this you receive two balls of the Elastick substance which I beg pardon for having so long omitted to send you. I should be oblig'd to you if you would send our self taught Genius to Mr. Bailey at N. 2 Adelphi who will be at home in the Evening & will examine his practical abilities I am Sr. your Obedient Hble. Servant Jos: Banks ' nd