Letter received by Banks from Charles Long, of the Treasury,22 June 1798 (Series 19.04) - No. 0001

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                      Treasury Chambers 22:d June 1798}

Sir,

          Having laid before the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury a Letter from his Grace the Duke of Portland, stating that you have represented that many useful European Plants are still wanting at New South Wales, particularly the Hop; which with the necessary Tools &c: for the Gardner intended to be sent with them, may be provided for about £50, And desiring that Directions may be given for erecting a small Plant Cabin on board the Porpoise Armed Vessel now on her Departure for that place;  I am commanded by their Lordships to desire you will have e/y Goodness to provide the said Plants & Tools accordingly, and transmit the Bill for the same to this Office for Payment, and I am to acquaint You that My Lords have directed the Commissioners of the Navy to cause such a Plant Cabin as you may approve to be erected on the Vessel aforementioned.

I am Sir,
Your most humble Servant
Charles Long

Right Honorable
Sir Joseph Banks -