Letter received by Banks from William Townsend Aiton, 1 January 1801 (Series 63.06) - No. 0003

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unfavorable season of the Year in far better order than any had ever arrived from that Climate before.  This expedition being of a public nature is Sir Josephs apology & mine for this freedom the liberty of which I hope you will excuse.

I have the Honor to be
Sir Most respectfully yours
W T Aiton