Letter received by Banks from Edward Boisson, 1 May 1819 (Series 20.11) - No. 0001

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Mr Edward Boissin presents his Compts to Sir Joseph Bankes; and takes the liberty of sending the Pine Cone, from the Bahama Islands, which he mentioned to him last year when he had the Honor of being presented to him by Dr. Grey.

In consequence of Colonel Murray leaving town without sending the Cone to Mr B. he was deprived of the opportunity of delivering it at the time to Sir Joseph Bankes; he trusts however that it will not prove unacceptable,