Letter received by Banks from Christopher Smith, 2 December1800 (Series 16.08) - No. 0004

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number of Spice plants at Prince of Wales Island, they had them 18000 Clove Plants and double that number of Nutmeg, all in the highest [order?]

I will return to Penang by the the first opportunity in order to Superintend the Spice plantation there.

I have the honor to be
with respect
Right Honble 
Sir
your most obedient humble servt
C Smith

Amboyna Decbr 2nd 1800