Is not certain whether Mrs. Jones has written, but wishes to let her know his health is much better. Has heard good reports of JH's memoir of Francis Baily. Frightful tragedy for the Youngs. Is James well again? Hopes JH's family members are well.
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Is not certain whether Mrs. Jones has written, but wishes to let her know his health is much better. Has heard good reports of JH's memoir of Francis Baily. Frightful tragedy for the Youngs. Is James well again? Hopes JH's family members are well.
Now a long time since she has written but she has happy memories of their last meeting. Is anxious about the posthumous fame of her son. Would be pleased to hear news of the family.
Sends sample of paper to show JH. Postpones visit [to Collingwood] until PS has more information. Anxious that PS's last letter [see PS's 1844-1-29] did not clarify how government grants were applied to publications of [Andrew] Smith and Charles Darwin. News of Stewart family.
Is spending time in court, and all the rooms are filled with tobacco smoke, which bothers JH.