JDH gives his opinion on Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer's [WTTD's] account of [Thomas Henry] Huxley, his only criticism is that there could have been greater emphasis put on Huxley being the greatest champion of Darwin's theory amongst evolutionists. JDH thinks it right that Huxley stopped writing when he did as it became clear he was 'used up'. JDH also writes that he is returning WTTD's letter to the German Embassy with his full approval. The weather has caused JDH's health to deteriorate & he is unable to come to RBG Kew this week, he apologies for any inconvenience to the 'Trust'.