
          me parcels by the Steamers:
the lasts ones have cost
more than their value.
As I have before mentioned
they come free to me
by the Royal Mail
Steamers if addressed
“On H.M. Service
To the Secretary of
the Admiralty
London.
for the
Royal Gardens, 
Kew.”

but not otherwise.
On the contrary by steamer
& then the cargo
from Livl. [Liverpool] make them
come extravagantly dear.

Affectionately yours,
W. J. Hooker
        