Letter received by Banks from Francis Masson, 10 April 1794 (Series 13.61) - No. 0001

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Cape of Good Hope 10th April 1794

Sir

I have drawn upon you a Set of Bills for the expences of this current year; amounting to the sum of one thousand & three hundred Rix dollars on Account of his Majesty. Payable to the Order of Mr. Christian Hendrik Schrader Merchant in Amsterdam which I hope you will honor.

I am Sir with the greatest respect
Yours &c
Frans: Masson

Accepted the 2d bill for Augt. 9
​Directed it to Mr. Coutts

To Sir Josep Banks Baronet
Augt. 13