Letter received by Banks from Robert Wissett of the HonourableEast India Company, 10 July 1798 (Series 72.091) - No. 0001

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Mr. Wissetts most respectful compliments to Sir Joseph Banks has this day by directions of the Chairman issued an order for the Commanding officer of the Bellona to deliver all the plants on board that Vessel to Mr. Maclean.  The Chairman wishes that the whole of them may be taken to Kew Gardens, and if upon inspection there are any in the Boxes directed to the Court that are not among those destined for the Royal

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