Letter received by Banks from Charles Francis Greville, 25August 1798 (Series 19.08) - No. 0001

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Dear Sr Joseph

The enclosed is the memorandum I made at Whitley & Barrits Garden where I saw some vines in pots well established and fit for a voyage. There were  other sorts besides those I noticed.

The China Jar I left in Soho [Square] will I hope answer the purpose.  Some of the Garden Pots  will go into fit the the mouth of it and be sufficient to contain supply of earth for a Lysimachia Numilaria. I could not find a more suitable one in my walks.  Lr [Lady?] Banks must therefore excuse its deficiencies 

I have decided to return with you next Thursday and to pay my duty on the Terrace with the agreable party [&?] invited me to join - present my best compls and believe ever yours

C F Greville 

Thursday. Ev  

NB I have left my cane which is leaded at Spring Grove let it remain there till I come

[Spring Grove House was a residence of Joseph Banks]

25 Aug/98