This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 Excerpt: ...I was in hopes the colour was like the Chinese, of a fine red shade. If Billy comes. I wish a drawing could be made, as there is no drying the flower so as to give any good idea of it, being so rare a plant. Suppose a drawing of the Faba was made, and sent to the King, --of the leaf, flower, and seed-vessel, in a ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 Excerpt: ...I was in hopes the colour was like the Chinese, of a fine red shade. If Billy comes. I wish a drawing could be made, as there is no drying the flower so as to give any good idea of it, being so rare a plant. Suppose a drawing of the Faba was made, and sent to the King, --of the leaf, flower, and seed-vessel, in a picturesque figure as growing in the water; but it must be on a contracted scale, for no sized paper will take in the leaves, &c. I have Billy's seven charming drawings before me, --have been just now pasting them on paper to secure them. I have read thy Journal once over, and am beginning again, to make my remarks as I go along, and shall communicate ai opportunity offers. So, my dear John, wishing thee health, which I am much concerned to hear is so precarious. Cupping used to relieve much mj brother, for dizziness in his head. Doctor Fothergill is gone out of town for two months. However, I shall write to him for advice. Am, in the interim, thy sincere friend, in perfect health, P. COLLIKSON. I don't remember thy finding the Red Acacia. It has been so loaded with flowers, I am obliged to prop up the branches. It is the glory of our gardens, and flowers twice a year. I think it one of the finest trees of America. I have sent thy case to Doctor Fothergill, who resides in Cheshire for two months, to get rid of too much practice. If it comes time enough, will send it by this ship. I wish it may, for thou art in a bad way. Mill Hill, September 19th, 1767. I cannot let this ship sail without inquiring after my dear John and family's welfare, and acquainting him with mine. I am, thank God, in perfect health, no complaints of any sort attending me; 1 wish my old friend could say the like. I hope thou hast mine, with Doctor Fothergill's advice, by, I t.
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