Letter informing the curator of the Horniman Museum that the author is in possession of a large number of Indian seeds, the majority of which represent the grain foods of the people of Hindustan. The museum is welcome to them if they are of interest. Written on Terrol Company Limited headed paper. Note at top of page that letter has been acknowledged with thanks. Top of second page unreadable as adhered to scrapbook page. Author Erasmus Beynon.
Letter offering a large number of Indian seeds to the Museum that represent the grain food of the peosple of Hindustan.
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