Letter received by Banks from Samuel Lysons, 18 August 1788 (Series 72.117) - No. 0003

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more numerous than the leaves in the orchards throughout the Vale of Glocester [Gloucester] - that the Harvest is almost got in & even on our Cotswold hills & the second crop of Grass in the vale has been very abundant.

The Thames and Severn Navigation goes on very well they say it will be compleated in a Year - if the Marriage of those rivers should be celebrated whilst the King is here, there will be fine doings I dare say.

With best Com.ts [Compliments] to Lady Banks & your sister

I rem. [remain] Dear Sir
Yours very sincerely

Sam: l Lysons.