Hamilton Mortimer (St Paul Preaching to the Ancient Britons). In 1781 he gave up his practice in order to accompany Sir Francis Dashwood (by this time Francis Lord le Despencer) on a tour of the continent. Unfortunately Dashwood died before the trip began and Bates did not receive the huge annuity promised him for his services. Nevertheless, he was still intent on visiting Europe, Rome in particular, and made a tour to Italy in 1787 accompanied by his daughter before his 1790 death. See also Hell Fire Club Bates family Bibliography References Works cited Hetherington, Michelle. 2014. "John Hamilton Mortimer and the discovery of Captain Cook." National Library of Australia. Online. 1716 births 1790 deaths 18th-century English medical doctors People from Aylesbury Alumni of the University of Edinburgh Hellfire Club