Letter received by Banks from Francis Masson, 22 May 1787 (Series 13.34) - No. 0002

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I had a large collection of Bulbs but the season is now too late to Send them home, for they are all sprouted. & I have been obliged the [to] plant them. 

I have the honor to be
Sir yours etc.
Frans Masson

The Governor's direction

The 1st Cover must be my direction.

2d A Monsieur
Monsieur C. T. van de Graaff
Gouverneur et Directeur du
et a
Cap de bonne Esperance.

3rd A Monsieur
Monsieur P. et S. N. Berk
Marchands
a  Amsterdam.

Aug. 15 Aug
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His direction by the way of Holland