Letter received by Banks from Hugh Ronalds, 3 February 1800 (Series 19.34) - No. 0001

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Sir

I have found on enquiry that the Waggoner who took the Vines for Botany Bay left them at Egham 

I sent a Man there yesterday to ensure their being immediately forwarded, which the Landlord of the Catherine Wheel, where they are, assured him they would be, this Evening by Padwick's Gosport Wagg.n  I hope they will not be too late.

I am Sir Joseph
Yr.most humble Serv.t 
H. Ronalds -

Brentford Feb.y 3 - 1800

[note by Banks]
Feb 2.