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The D:ss of Portland presents her Comp.ts to Sir Joseph Banks - hopes he will excuse the trouble she is now giving hims The D:ss of P: understands the Nymphaea Nelumbo was Introduced into England by Sir Joseph Banks, & that it never has yet Flowerd [flowered] in this Country. The D.ss of P. came to town from Bulstrode last Night, & left her Plant (bearing that Name) in a very prosperous way towards Flowering very fine; & from its forward appearance should imagine it might blow in a few days. The D:ss thought it possible Sir J. Banks might have some Curiosity upon this subject, which is her reason for giving him this Information - at the same time she should be much Obliged to him if he would let her know what Coulour [colour] she may expect the Flower to be .
Burlington House Tuesday Morng