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Masson
Cape of Good Hope Decr 21 1789
Dec 21 1789
Sir
I received yours dated July 14, by the hands of Mr. Smith. I was just arrived from a journey in the country where I have made a good collection of Bulbs Seeds &c some of Smiths herbaceus plants died upon the passage and I assisted him to replace them with others so that his green house made a very capital appearance when he left the Cape. I have made up several collections and only want good opportunities to send them by. I should have sent one by Capt: Bligh, but his situation as passenger on board a Dutch Packetboat prevented me I however have sent a small box containing about 60 sorts. As soon as I have finished arranging my Collection and Settled my other affairs I shall visit the False Bay Mountains, the frutescent plants will then be in Seed. I have a fine plant of Strelitzia alba which I wish much to send home as I think I have not heard that there is any of that Sp. yet in England. I have also wrot to Mr: Aiton by this opportunity.
I am Sir your much obliged
humble Servant
Frans: Masson