Letter received by Banks from Alexander Moon, 19 November 1818 (Series 20.45) - No. 0001

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Machau 10 March 1820

Royal Botanic Gardens
Colombo 19th  Nov. 1818

Sir,

I have the honor to enclose for your information a copy of the Bills of Lading of two Boxes which I have had the satisfaction to send in excellent order on board the ship Blenheim for you containing dried Specimens of plants, seeds, Birds, Quadrupeds &c &c - lists of which are included along with the seeds.

I have the honor to be
With great Respect
Sir
Your most obedient Humble
& very faithfull Servant
A. Moon

To
The Right Honble
Sir Joseph Banks K.G.C Supt. B.G.
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