Letter received by Philip Gidley King from George Caley, 20 July 1803 (Series 39.086) - No. 0002

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the different sorts of specimens that I collect, as I have suffered much by the ravages of insects  What I want in this case, is a small additional building to the house, which will to be only about one cart load of bricks; for I am now well convinced that a thatched roof is an harbor for vermin

I am your 
​humble Servt 
G. Caley

PS  If only a few boxes could be forwarded immediately they will be of great service, as the late rain has greatly added a favorable opportunity of taking up plants, this together with the present time of the year are objects that ought not to be neglected

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