Letter received by Banks from George Suttor, 16 May 1799 (Series 19.28) - No. 0001

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H. M. Ship Porpoise Spithead

Sir  

     I take the Liberty of informing you that I this Day Received and Planted the Plants Sent Down . - 2 Olives 2 Carribs, Lemon, Grass, Spring Grass. Cactus, Ginger Strawberys and Campher Plants all of which arrived without the Smallest injury and it is with pleasure I acquaint you Sir that the Garden is Really in a Flourishing Condition - the Vines Hops, Apples, Pears, Peaches Nectrins [nectarines] Nuts - Herbs and indeed every thing is in the Most Healthy State - permit me Sir as a humble and trifling return for the many Favors I have received from you, Since I am about to leave my Native Country, to give you my most Sincere thanks  believe me Sir it is the thanks of a Heart Sincerely Grateful and which will ever remain so for your Goodness - my wife to begs you will accept

May 18,