Letter received by Banks from Jonas Dryander, 4 September1788 (Series 72.027) - No. 0001

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Dear Sir,

I received yesterday the parcel, and have distributed the letters.

A small box is come, without any letter, containing a strong smelling root, I suppose of some physical use.  On the outside is wrote:  By the favour of Mr. King, Piaranga root.  The box has before been directed to Sir William Jones, so that I suppose it now comes from him.

Two parcels of Zizania are come, I suppose from Mr. Baxter, as it looks exactly like the former, a good deal broke to pieces.

A copy of Hamilton's Regimental Surgeon is come, which I suppose to be for you, a copy having, before You went out of town, come for the Royal Society.

The next parcel I intend sending to Boston Lincoln, supposing that it cannot conveniently reach you at Revesby.

I am with great respect
Dear Sir
Yours and obliged and most devoted
humble servant

Jn. Dryander

London  Sept 4. 1788.