Letter received by Banks from Francis Masson, 21 June 1794 (Series 13.62) - No. 0002

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I am truely [truly] sensible of the direful effects of the present war Science will no doubt greatly suffer by it.  Do not intend to make any more long Journies [journeys] into the country, only two Small excursions next Summer to search for a few plants that are yet wanting.  In rainy weather I employ myself drawing some new Sp of Stapelia, Haemanthus, Amaryllis, Oxalis &cc.

I pray for your long life & Happyness and
am with the greatest respect
your obedient Servant
Frans. Masson

This comes by Mr. Benbridge a Surgeon in the India Companies Service I did not think it a good opportunity to Send Seeds.