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Where those that are uncommon have been met with
5th To dig up Plants of such as you Consider most Curious, Plant them in the Hutch which is under your Care & Preserve them to the best of your Ability for his Majesties use on your Return
6th You are from time to time whenever the ship shall be waterd to acquaint the Commanding officer what Quantity of water the Plants in your Hutch are likely to Consume by the week or day that he may be enabled to make proper Provision for their Future supply
8th You are to dry specimens of all such Plants &c. as you shall judge worthy of being bought home & more especially of all those of which you shall procure either Living Plants or seeds in order that those who are employed in examining the Plants you shall bring home may be assisted in ascertaining their names & qualities & deliver one complete set
7th. You are to Collect seeds of all such Curious Plants as you shall meet with at the season