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[Letter to Hooker as Professor of Botany, University of Glasgow] Telfair writes that the 'Cebera tanguin' [C. tanghin] and C. manghas are distinct species. He will send Hooker the results of the comparisons between living specimens made by Bojer and Lyall. Telfair asks if Hooker has received Mrs Telfair's drawing of the 'Tanguin' fruit, which was sent in a parcel of drawings to Mr Barclay. The kernel of the fruit is highly poisonous and its use was outlawed by the late King Radama, on the advice of Mr Hasty [James Hastie], British agent in Madagascar. Telfair does not know if this law has been accepted by the 'Chieftains' who often use it as a means of detecting and punishing crimes. Telfair describes, in detail, the last occasion of its use in Radama's reign. Telfair is pleased by Hooker's comments on the Bignonia colei; Lady Frances Cole would be 'flattered' to receive a coloured plate from him. The Governor, Sir G.[Galbraith] Lowry Cole, discovered the plant and advised Boker where to find it. Telfair has received the first part of Hooker's BOTANICAL MISCELLANY. Telfair believes Dr Thomson would be happy for Hooker to publish his journal notes and would be glad to contribute more information on Madagascar. Telfair mentions George Harrison, who is extremely busy as the Chief Civil Officer in the Seychelles. Telfair has written to Java for the Rafflesia species. He hopes Hooker received the Musa superba flower; after the 1828 hurricane, only one plant remains on the island. Telfair is pleased that Hooker can help Wallich and was glad to hear about Governor Owen of Fernando Po [Bioko, Republic of Equatorial Guinea]. He discusses the discovery of cloves and nutmeg close to Europe, and writes of receiving letters from Cunningham and Sir John Jamison, from Mr Aspinall. He has sent a plant of the 'New Holland chestnut' to Hooker via Dr Nesbit, and notes that one of their 'greatest wonders' is the 'gigantic lily' of New Holland [Australia] sent to him by Cunningham. He adds that he is also sending a note on the Tanguin by Bojer. Page 1 of 10.

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[Letter to Hooker as Professor of Botany, University of Glasgow] Telfair writes that the 'Cebera tanguin' [C. tanghin] and C. manghas are distinct species. He will send Hooker the results of the comparisons between living specimens made by Bojer and Lyall. Telfair asks if Hooker has received Mrs Telfair's drawing of the 'Tanguin' fruit, which was sent in a parcel of drawings to Mr Barclay. The kernel of the fruit is highly poisonous and its use was outlawed by the late King Radama, on the advice of Mr Hasty [James Hastie], British agent in Madagascar. Telfair does not know if this law has been accepted by the 'Chieftains' who often use it as a means of detecting and punishing crimes. Telfair describes, in detail, the last occasion of its use in Radama's reign. Telfair is pleased by Hooker's comments on the Bignonia colei; Lady Frances Cole would be 'flattered' to receive a coloured plate from him. The Governor, Sir G.[Galbraith] Lowry Cole, discovered the plant and advised Boker where to find it. Telfair has received the first part of Hooker's BOTANICAL MISCELLANY. Telfair believes Dr Thomson would be happy for Hooker to publish his journal notes and would be glad to contribute more information on Madagascar. Telfair mentions George Harrison, who is extremely busy as the Chief Civil Officer in the Seychelles. Telfair has written to Java for the Rafflesia species. He hopes Hooker received the Musa superba flower; after the 1828 hurricane, only one plant remains on the island. Telfair is pleased that Hooker can help Wallich and was glad to hear about Governor Owen of Fernando Po [Bioko, Republic of Equatorial Guinea]. He discusses the discovery of cloves and nutmeg close to Europe, and writes of receiving letters from Cunningham and Sir John Jamison, from Mr Aspinall. He has sent a plant of the 'New Holland chestnut' to Hooker via Dr Nesbit, and notes that one of their 'greatest wonders' is the 'gigantic lily' of New Holland [Australia] sent to him by Cunningham. He adds that he is also sending a note on the Tanguin by Bojer. Page 1 of 10.