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Gorgon Long Beach June 27th 1792
Sir
When in Town I did my Self the honor to wait twice on You but found You were indisposed in the Country, I hope this will find You in a better State of Health. We Arrived this day here. The Gardner [gardener] that you ordered from Kew has come round in the Ship from Spithead to this place, and thinks the Sooner the Plants are landed the better; as I do not mean to quit the Ship, until every thing of such consequence is out of her, I trust You will give the necessary directions for their Speedy disembarkation. There is on board a Kanguroo [kangaroo], which I believe is consigned to You, and I believe is for their Majesty's but I make no doubt but Governor Philip has advised You of it, to the best of my remembrance he desired it to be committed to Your Care, and which I suppose is necessary to be reported to the Commissioners of the Customs for obtaining leave for it's delivery.
I have the Honor to be
Sir Your Most Obedt & Most
Hble Servant
John Parker
Sir Joseph Banks Bart
&c. &c., &c.
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