Letter received by Banks from William Maclean of the CustomsHouse, 11 July 1798 (Series 72.079) - No. 0001

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Sir,

As I understand the Plants in question are very numerous and it would be inconvenient to land them, I will endeavour to get the Warehouse Officers, whose duty it is to examine them, to go on board the boat for that purpose without bringing them on shore and will forward them to Kew immediately they are brot. from the ship.

I have the honor to be
with great respect,
Sir, your most obedt and humble servt,
W Maclean

Customs House
11 July 1798

Right Honorable Sir Joseph Banks Bart etc. etc.

July 11