JDH writes to present General Jung Bahadur Rahan [Rana] Prime Minister of Nepaul [Nepal], his brothers, & other members of the Nepaul mission. JDH is indebted to JB for his 1848 Nepal trip. JB is also a friend to [Brian Houghton] Hodgson, [Archibald] Campbell & [Charles] Thoresby. JDH asks that they are shown the Himalayan plants [at RBG Kew] & that WJH takes a drive with them from Kew Gardens to Richmond Hill. Captain Kavanagh accompanies the gentlemen & can make arrangements. JDH suggests Dr [Nathaniel] Wallich & Royle meet the party at the Gardens.
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Govt. House
Calcutta *1
April 5/ 1850
Mr dear Father
I have the honor of presenting to you General Jung Bahadur Rahan Prime Minister of Nepaul [Nepal], his brothers & the other gentlemen of the Nepaul mission.
You will I am sure be glad to see the General, to whom I am indebted for my Nepaul trip of 1848 & who is further the persona; friend of Hodgson Campbell & Thoresby -- Pray shew[sic] them particularly the Himalayan plant & arrange with them for a drive from the
Govt. House
Calcutta *1
April 5/ 1850
Mr dear Father
I have the honor of presenting to you General Jung Bahadur Rahan Prime Minister of Nepaul [Nepal], his brothers & the other gentlemen of the Nepaul mission.
You will I am sure be glad to see the General, to whom I am indebted for my Nepaul trip of 1848 & who is further the persona; friend of Hodgson Campbell & Thoresby -- Pray shew[sic] them particularly the Himalayan plant & arrange with them for a drive from the
garden to Richmond hill.
Capt. Kavanagh accompanies the gentlemen & perhaps kindly propose some time & plan that will suit your convenience best.
If Dr Wallich & Royle would meet all at the Garden it would be all the better.
Your affectionate Son | Jos. D. Hooker [signature]
1. The city formerly known as Calcutta is now called Kolkata.
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