Journal of Robert Fulke Greville. Volume 3, Summary narrative connected with the appointment of Robert Fulke Greville between the years 1781 and 1819 as Equerry and as Groom of the Bedchamber to His Majesty.

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to Kew a Captain MacArthur bought freely and He had at this time a valuable & numerous Flock of Sheep at Botany Bay-- [[underline]] Thus from an accidental conversation I had with the King in Richmond Gardens, this Speculation about Spanish Sheep, [[/underline]] & which has been so actively maintained in this Country & so widely extended [[underline]] originated in the first Instance & flourished afterwards under H: Mys: protecting Influence. [[/underline]] [[underline]] Merino Society-- [[/underline]] This Society for the Improvement & Extension of the Merino Breed of Sheep throughout the Kingdom was established in the year 1810 & of which at this time 1820 Sir Joseph Banks is President, & among a numerous List of Vice Presidents appears The Lord Visct: [[underline]] Castlereagh-- [[/underline]]

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