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(Page 1) H.M. Ship Porpoise Portsmouth Jan 26. 1800

Sir,

I am truly Sorry to give you so much trouble — I hope you will excuse my writing this Letter to you — since I Recd your Letter which informed me that the Vines had been sent off on the 15th, I have Constantly made enquiries after them at the Different Waggon Offices but cannot get any account of them — they all Positively deny having any such things — as there are Several Gosport Waggons I beg the favour Sir to know by which they were Sent — I am happy to say that neither the Olives, Carobs or Camphor have any hurt from the Frost —

I am Sir your Obedent & grateful Jan 27. Servant G. Sutton

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PORTSMOUTH The Right Honble Sir Joseph Banks Soho Square London

[Postal stamp] [Wax seal]

(Page 3) from them Sir I think there is every thing to be expected that was when they were put on Board — G.S. hopes Sir Josep Banks enjoys a good State of Health and that he may long continue to enjoy it is the Sincere wish of Sir

your most Obedient Servant

G. Sutton

Spithead Febry the 4. 1799