Letter received by Banks from George Suttor, 2 January 1799 (Series 19.21) - No. 0001

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Sir  

I have again taken the liberty of writing and with the utmost concern informing you of the bad effect of the late Severe Frost on the tender Plants in the Garden though I had taken every means in my power to preserve them from it  but all I did cou'd not prevent its taking effect and Killing the [Averhon?]  the Brusas, the Pimento, the Ginger, the Aloe, the Cacti's, the Lemon Grass the Campher and [Arduina?], the Caribs both look well one of the Olives is a little hurt the other Seems in a good State.  The Fairy things Cannot I think have received any hurt from it without it is the Herbs particularly by the Camomile - when we arrive at Portsmouth I will Sir Send you a further account of what is Dead and what is living.  at present