Letter received by Banks from George Suttor, 14 February 1800 (Series 19.35) - No. 0001

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H M Ship Porpoise Portsmouth

Sir

yesterday the Vines &c came to hand the caus of their long delay I am told was from their being first sent by the Exeter Waggon which took them to Egham. there left them to be forwarded by the Gosport   there was also a confusion with them about the carriage being Paid    the Exeter Waggoner said he had Reced  three Shillings for them   the Gosport Waggoner demanded seven shillings and sixpence this it was that occasioned their not bringing them. the garden I am happy to say promises fair and I sincerely hope it will be successful. We are still in the Harbour   we indeed proceed with our usual Deleberation  I fear we shall not sail this month to come though