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was before acquainted, but by name, here presented themselves to my view in full perfection.  In these excursions the Cryptogramia [cryptanamnesia] Class was not neglected for I have made some additions to it, by several new species - I have dryed but few of the other plants as I dare say Mr Mason [possibly Francis Masson] whose study it has been for many years, have already collected every thing new & rare in that way on this promont[ory].

I am afraid I shall be short of Paper for drying plants before the Voyage is finished, therefore request that you will be kind enough to send me a rim [ream] or two, more by the Store Ship which

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