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him ; — among them were what I rejoice to find 

 that you consider as several new species of Roscoea, 

 He also kindly communicated a highly interesting 

 synoptical view of all the Hedychia I had sent. I 

 anticipate the most glorious harvest in that tribe 

 from my Napal journey, for which I set out in July 

 next. I hope that I need not assure you of my 

 cordial desire to transmit to you such collections of 

 every description from thence as I may anticipate 

 will be favourably received. Yourself, Sir Joseph 

 Banks, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Colebrooke, shall 

 receive ample supplies, and I propose continuing to 

 send them until I learn that you want no more of 

 them ! 



It was my full intention to have presented you 

 with a chest of specimens, with a request that you 

 would kindly offer them to the Linnaean Society as 

 a feeble tribute of my respect and esteem ; but the 

 necessary leisure was wanting. I may however still 

 be able to effect this intention before my departure, 

 because I am amply prepared with treasures for 

 that purpose. 



Mr. H. Graves, proceeding in the Henry Porcher, 

 will present you with a copy of the first volume of 

 Roxburgh's Flora Indica, which I request you will 

 do me the favour to accept, as a feeble testimony 

 of the high esteem and respect which I entertain 

 towards you. He will likewise deliver into your 

 hands another copy, which I request you will do me 

 the honour to present to the Linnaean Society, for 

 their library. 



I ought to have mentioned that almost all the 



