the Earl of Mornington, on the 23^rd of
September. It is said his Lordship has
Sent this Nutmeg home to his Majesty. —
      Government applyed [sic] to me to know
what was best to ^ ^be do^ne with the Spice plants,
I gave my opinion as follows Viz.
      my knowledge of the soil and
climate of Prince Wales Island, which is
similar to that of Amboyna, the great
variety of plants which I have seen at
the Spice Islands and the same kinds
indiginious [sic] to Prince Wales, prompts
me to say, that ^ ^the Clove & Nutmeg will
thrive at Prince W Island with care,
and become of National benefit.
      To send 10,000 plants to P.W. Island
under