564 SIR JOSEPH BANKS [1791. 



I then returned to Charleston making a route of about 1600 

 miles ; and thence by water to Philadelphia In this route, by 

 reason of the unfavourable season of the year, I was unable to pro- 

 cure scarce anything but specimens. Of these, a few perhaps are 

 new ; but several are spoiled with dampness, &c. I designed for- 

 warding the most curious ; but through hurry left them at home ; 

 that is, thirty miles west of Philadelphia, from whence I now write. 

 However, they shall be forwarded by another opportunity. 



Notwithstanding the great fatigue, the danger, and expense in 

 travelling, I have in contemplation a second, and yet more exten- 

 sive route. 



Meantime, with perfect respect, 



I remain your humble servant, 



Moses Marshall. 



SIR JOS. BANKS TO H. MARSHALL. 



Soho Square, March 2d, 1791. 



Sir : 



Your box has been duly received and your bill honoured. Every- 

 thing is in good condition, and everybody here satisfied. 



I wish you to charge, in future, three guineas, and put plants in 

 proportion, as you shall think just and right. I say this, because 

 I find you fair and honest, such a one as I can put confidence in. 

 I hope you will always find similar treatment from me. 



I shall be very glad of specimens, when you collect them, espe- 

 cially of new or very rare plants, with such names as you choose, 

 written upon them ; as they will serve as interpreters between us ; 

 and I will allow in cash for them what will satisfy you, if you will, 

 as in the case of the living plants, charge them in your bill ; only 

 I must request you to keep the two charges separate, that I may 

 know what the living and the dried plants cost, respectively. 



The enclosed leaf grows here, from one of your plants ; but as it 

 does not flower, we have no means of discovering what it is. I 

 shall thank you, if you can spare a specimen of it with the flower, 

 to enclose it to me in a letter ; or, at least, let me know what name 

 it is known by. 



Your humble servant, 



Jos. Banks. 



