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But no Land appears in the Eastern Hemisp [Hemisphere] from that, to the Southward of that Lattde the Land also by Dampiers Streights & new Britain is imperfect.

I shou'd  be glad to know, whose Globe or Map of the Earth you now think best, & where to direct for it. & as I hear that Mr. Banks brought home with him great Numbers of Seeds & Plants, I also beg the favour of hearing whether you have found out, Names for the principal of them, & whether it is possible to get a Catalogue of them.

I am Sr  Yor  most obedt
humble Servt. 
Robert Whittlesey

Fownhope near Hereford
December 14th 1717.

I shou'd  have troubled Mr. Banks with this Letter had I known how to do it, in a proper manner.

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