Letter received by Banks from Philip Gidley King, 5 June 1802 (Series 39.068) - No. 0004

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I send by this Conveyance the articles named in the enclosed list --- The printed paper will explain how I came by the Head, the bearer of it [Pemulwuy] you will find mentioned in [David] Collins's Books, altho a terrible pest to the Colony, he was a Brave and independent character, understanding that the possession of a New Hollander. Head is among the desiderata I have put it in spirits and forward it by the Speedy. I also send a Box containing specimens of the Protea which grows in great abundance at the Coal Harbour or Hunters River.  Respecting the salt --- I believe the specimens Gov Hunter gave you were good ones - Im send a large lump in a Box which I can assure you was taken from a hollow in the Mountains ---  I did intend to have sent a party early in March under the direction of ensign Barrellier, & I have had a chain of Depots for provisions to ascertain the circumstance of the salt and several other objects.  But the Rain unfortunately, set in, which will prevent this expedition taking place