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A letter from Joseph Hooker to Miles Berkeley suggesting that Berkeley may wish to undertake a paid project to name a series of illustrations of fungi in the collection of Mady Orde of Kilmony. Enquires how ‘Willy’ - William Hooker is getting on and send a cheque to cover his schooling and board. Mentions that renovation work it taking place at Kew residence and that William Hooker has been unwell.
Letter to Miles Berkeley from Joseph Hooker proposing sending Hooker's eldest son (William Henslow) to Berkeley for 3 months tutoring.
Joseph Hooker writes to Miles Berkeley regarding the death of Lord Westmoreland and that Hooker's family remains at Hitcham Rectory whilst Joseph is at Kew. Mentions that his eldest son, William has fond memories of Berkeley and his family and that the Hooker's are not sure where to send William after the Christmas period.