Letter received by Banks from Philip Gidley King, September 1792 (Series 39.005) - No. 0003

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such as a full allowance of Provisions for another Year, or two at most, we should not want much more than necessary utensils after that period. As it is, I expect Two hundred people will go off the Store in Jany. & our Crops both publick & private have the most promising appearance of yielding a very plentifull Increase - I send Gov.r Phillip some Young pines which I hope & trust will get safe As I fixd they are intended for the Kings Garden - Whenever the Govr. Goes home I shall make a great Collection of Plants &c in Boxes, but I much doubt any thing of that kind getting safe before he goes himself. Could you by any means procure me some of the providence Cotton seeds, I mean that with the purple flower which I am told is the best.

Excuse the hurry consequent on unloading a Ship with 200 Tons of Provisions I accept thee Sincere thanks of a South Sea Chief in being remembered by you, which I have the presumption to hope will be continued, & that I shall often be assured of your Good health I am with great respect & esteem

Dear Sir
Your Obliged Humble Servant
Philip Gidley King