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the Hercules I recd. from Comd. Baudin I think he told me it was from Timor. The Taxus is from Ash Island grows to be a large Tree the wood not unlike the Pine. I have requested the Captain to keep the Box dry as they are not packed in paper but loose. I think many of the plants here preserve best in that way. I hope before this reaches you that every thing is Settled with the French and to the Honor of the British Nation. I beg to offer my respects to Lady & Miss Banks & Compliments to Mr. Dryander. I am
Dear Sir
Your most Obedt
faithful Servant
W. Paterson
I was so much hurried on this Ships departure you will excuse my having employed my Clerk in the first part of this letter.
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