Letter received by Banks from David Maclean of the CustomsHouse, 9 September 1794 (Series 72.074) - No. 0001

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Sir,

I have the Honor to deliver with this a case of plants in Earth, that come from the East Indies, in the ship Northumberland, Captain Jones, who sent it up from the ship this day.

I am
Sir,
Your most Obedient humble Servant

D. Maclean

Custom house
9th Septr. 1794

Mr. Dryander receivd them & sent them to Kew but reported that they all were dead.

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