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ingenious, sensible, honest man. It will be much in his power to 

 determine the royal personages ; and I think it would not be im- 

 proper to write to him, if any plants are sent. His name is 

 Aiton ; and if a line or two are sent to him, I will take care to 

 convey it safely. 



As I wish to make thee adequate satisfaction for the trouble 

 thou hast taken, and may take on my account, I should be glad to 

 know in what way I can most satisfactorily make thee compensa- 

 tion. Through the favour of Providence, and much careful labour, 

 I want for nothing ; and therefore would desire that all due satis- 

 faction may be given to those who are kind enough to do anything 

 for me. 



This, perhaps, will be delivered by Doctor Rush, a young man 

 who has employed his time with great diligence and success, in 

 prosecuting his studies here ; who has led a blameless life, so far 

 as I know ; and it seems but just that those who have endeavoured 

 to deserve a good character, should have it when it may be of use 

 to them. 



My engagements in the duties of my station, may, perhaps, 

 render me a very irregular correspondent ; but my inclination to 

 show regard to every person who was the friend of my deceased 

 friend, P. Colllnson, will always lead me to be as diligent as I 

 can. 



I am thy obliged, respectful friend, 



J. FOTHERGILL. 



Direct for me, in Harpur Street, near Red Lion Square, 

 London. 



London, 13th 1st month, 1770. 



Dear Friend : 



I have now before me thy two kind letters of the 26th and 28th 

 November last. I have received the box of plants, the cask of 

 Colocasia, and the Bull-frogs alive. I likewise received a roll of 

 drawings, directed to me, all safe and very acceptable. 



The plants came in good condition. The roots of the Colocasia 

 seemed but in a doubtful situation. However, they are planted,, 



