Letter received by Banks from Philip Gidley King, 28 September 1800 (Series 39.060) - No. 0002

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pass on, & they, in such a state, that much time will be lost in getting them into the path pointed out by my worthy friend Phillip. I send you by the hands of Capt Kent, who is nephew to Governor Hunter & commands the Buffalo, which he takes home with him - a cask in which is a water mole, another animal that Paterson recommended, a fruit found growing about Port Stephens, two [indecipherable] &c - which I hope will all get safe, particularly the mole which you desired. I also forward under Gov Hunters Capt Kent's care, two boxes from Cayley, & a third packed by myself with some stones brought from the Coal River, /as Paterson thought they would be acceptable / The three Boxes are cased in another, & I hope from the precautions taken here, & what will be taken on the voyage, that they will arrive safe. If Cayley does but answer your Expectations, in sending home such things as are rare & acceptable, I shall not mind his abuse, as I believe it is his nature. He has fixed his affection on a woman with a family, I have done all in my power, to prevent the connection, but as Paterson thinks his being allowed to marry her, will be