Letter received by Banks from Francis Masson, 27 May 1790 (Series 13.45) - No. 0002

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By Mr. Christmas I sent a Copy of My expences with a Power of Attorney and a papper from the Contractor of the Butchery here.  He is a person who has shown me some civility.  He beged if I had interest with any person to lay before the Admirality as the propose lessening the price of Meat on certain conditions.  I know no person so proper as yourself, but at the same time I beg pardon for the freedom that I have taken on that account.

I am Sir
with the greatest respect
Yours.
Frans. Masson

Inclosed her is a copy of the above proposals.

Mr. Masson
Oct 6 '90.
Jan 5 '91.