Letter received by Banks from Christopher Smith, 31 December1797 (Series 16.04) - No. 0006

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Duke [of] Bucleugh [Buccleuch] East Indiaman & have Sent Seven hundred Clove and Nutmeg Plants for the Cape of Good Hope & St Helena. -

By this conveyance I have the honour to send you two Crown Pidgeons and a curious Fungus

I have the honor to be Honorabl Sir
Your most obedient and very humble Servant
Christopher Smith

Amboyna
31st December 1797