Letter received by Banks from William Paterson, 18 January 1806 (Series 27.35) - No. 0001

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Yorkton  Port Dalrymple 18th Jany 1806

Dear Sir

Since my letter of last Novr. little has occurred worth noticing and as it is probable this will go by the same conveyence, you will likely receive the seeds I now send with the Musk Drake all of which I hope will arrive safe many of the seeds are new and in excellent order at present, I also have sent a Number of live plants.  Should no accident happen to them between this and Sydney,  I think you will receive them safe as I understand Caley is going to England & will take charge of them.

I have sent the Governor a quantity of the one from the Rothsay hills, all of which he informs me will be sent to you.

My time has for near these two Months has been chiefly employed in transporting the Government live Stock, and beginning a New Settlement on the Banks of the Southesk, where every thing will flourish and when I am furnished with

April 9th 1807