Letter received by Banks from David Maclean of the CustomsHouse, 18 October 1794 (Series 72.077) - No. 0001

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Custom house London

18th Oct 1794

Sir

Having been Honored with your Commands of the 12th Instant, I made Immediate application for the plants by the Fort WIlliam which were brought up from the Ship this morning, and I have seen them delivered at your house in Soho-Square.

Also, a small box of Specimens of Stones or Minerals, found in the Baggage of Captain Burgess Commander of the Earl of Chesterfield, to your address.

I am Sir
your most humble
& obedient servant

D. Maclean

Oct. 21