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Cape of Good Hope 25 Febry. 1791
Sir
About three weeks ago I wrot you by the Princess Amelia E. I. Sp. Commanded by Capt. Millett, who took charge of a collection of Seeds and Bulbs packed in two Boxes and containing about 600 species.
Having again a favourable opportunity by Lt. Riou who returns in his Majesty's Sp [ship]: the Sphynx: he has been so good to take Charge of two Boxes of Seeds & Bulbs for his Majesty's Garden, and also one half aom [?] white Frontiniae Constantia for you, for which I have given a Sett of Bills.
I have inclosed [enclosed] a few Seeds of Geranium trifoliatum which Mr. Aiton beged [begged] me to procure for him, having forgot to put it in the collection.
I have the honor [honour] to be your
Most humble
Servt. [Servant]
Fr: Masson
The two boxes contain 386 Sp [species] as specified in the Catalogue.
Sir Joseph Banks Bart.