Letter received by Banks from William Paterson, 25 August 1799 (Series 27.14) - No. 0004

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plants of this Country.

     I write this by a Brig that sails from hence tomorrow for Rio de Janeiro & from thence to Lisbon with dispatches.  May beg my respects to the Ladies and Compts. Messrs. Corea Dryander. &c &c and believe me to be

Dear Sir
Your most Obedt &
Very faithfull Servt
W. Paterson

Col Paterson