Letter received by Banks from John Hunter, 5 August 1798 (Series 38.10) - No. 0003

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I will not apologise for the liberty I take with you Sir, because I think you will most readily for give it -

      I have the honor to be most respectfully
      Dear Sir -
      Your Obedt & faithfull  hble Servt
     Jno Hunter

An Egg of the Bird of
​​​​​​​Paradise is in the Box