Letter received by Banks from John Murray, 11 March 1791 (Series 20.49) - No. 0001

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Calcutta  11  March 1791
pr Ship Warren Hastings

Sir
     The accounts with which you honoured me, in your favour of the 6th of February 1790, of his Majestys Health were indeed, most acceptable;  and, at the same time that I thank you, heartily, for them, I earnestly pray for the uninterrupted continuance of that Blesing to our gracious, and inestimable Sovereign.

     I have had the pleasure of sending, to your care, in the course of the season, several Baskets of Seeds for his Majestys Garden, and