Letter received by Banks from Arthur Phillip, 17 November 1791 (Series 37.18) - No. 0003

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Harbour has been seen in 35° 0'6 & called by the Officer who first saw it, Jervis Bay.

The Gorgon will soon follow the Supply & under the care of Captain Parker I shall send from forty to fifty tubs of plants with some seeds for the King's garden. The natives burn their dead, but when Skulls can be got they shall be sent. By the Dutch Snow three cases of Seeds were sent and by the Neptune four tubs of Plants. I hope you have received them, which was sent in the Dutch Snow was put under the care of Lt. Edgar.

Our friend Nepean will tell you that we have still our wants, & I want what I am not likely to get in this country, my health is gone, & I am worn out by a pain which affects the