Letter received by Banks from George Suttor, 14 January 1800 (Series 19.32) - No. 0001

 [Page 1]

H M Ship Porpoise Portsmouth                       

Sir 

I hope you will pardon my again troubling you about the Grape Vines. but from every enquiry that I have made they are not yet arrived at Gosport as our Ship is to go out of Harbour in a few Days I thought it my Duty to acquaint you Sir of their not having been Sent Down - I hope Sir Joseph & Lady Banks are in Good Health

I am Sir your
Obedient & Grateful
Servant G. Suttor

Janry 14th. 1800

[note by Banks]
Jan 16, - 17