Letter received by Banks from Francis Masson, 31 May 1788 (Series 13.37) - No. 0002

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The China Ships being free of passengers are the best.  If I am to return the ensuing year, I should have advice by by the first opportunity, and if no English Ship occurres [occurs] that has accomodation, I think a Danish China Ship would be the next best opportunity for they are very Capacious Ships & no passengers, and in general as large as our 74 Gun Ships providing the Capt. would agree to land me at Dover.  These are only hints.  I refer every thing to your Consideration.  I am preparing a [indecipherable] with 8 oxen for the ensuing Campaign which will be chiefly in the [indecipherable] among the Succulent plants, but I hope to return by the middle of November and the three following Months to pass in the High