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the Picrania, or what I see Swartz has made Quassia excelsa. You one mentioned an intention of this Author to publish a large Work, which would render Sloan & Browne obsolete. If well executed & accompanied with Plates, it will be acceptable to the Lovers of Botany. Candor and Gratitude do not seem to make a great part of his composition. He mentions me but once at the Article Geoffraea.
I once thought there was some merit in being a Collector of Exotics.
We have scarcely had any Winter here till the End of Aprile [April] when we had two Mornings of Snow. This did great harm to the Fruit trees, and put Vegetation to a stand.
There are some fine Plants of Ferula Asafoetida in the Botanic Garden. The Proffr promises to forward some to His Majesties Garden this Summer.
I have the Honr to be with great Esteem and Respect Dear Sir
Your most obedt Servt
Willm Wright.