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but to Me it appears to have been announced thro' the forms of a King's Speech. About mid day the King took his Walk -- Sir Joseph Banks was at this time sitting with Me in the Library. Doctor John Willis coming in said to Sir Joseph if He had no objections He might join the King in his Walk, as He knew He would be very glad to see Him - He accordingly set out directly after Him; The King seeing Him coming, stopped for Him, & after a gracious reception They walked on - The Weather was uncertain, & the day at times interrupted by heavy Showers - The King however continued his Walk with Sir Joseph Banks about 3 hours - They first visited the Exotic Garden, thence walked through Richmond Gardens where the sheep were looked at -- Thence they proceeded across the London Road to Marsh Gate where H.My. has lately made a Farm Yard & Erected Farm Offices. While here it rained, & was late - A Gentleman's carriage was borrowed in the Neighbourhood, & it had begun to proceed when the Weather cleared -- The King expressed a Wish to get out & continue his Walk - He did so - & giving the Coachman a Guinea He dismissed The Carriage. I saw Sir Joseph Banks after this Walk, who was surprised & pleased with all he had seen & heard during this Interview, which He said, was [[underline]] very near right. [[/underline]] Anxious to know where He might have discover'd a hitch, I found that H.My. had dwelt on going to Hanover.