Mostly about what to pack where; JH concludes with a loving apology for what he said and wrote [see JH's 1833-9-26]; question about re-arranged sitting for JH with H. W. Pickersgill.
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Mostly about what to pack where; JH concludes with a loving apology for what he said and wrote [see JH's 1833-9-26]; question about re-arranged sitting for JH with H. W. Pickersgill.
Is pressed by work, but will come to London if needed; domestic matters brought up to date.
Has bought some horses, and needs the coachman to come to bring them home.
Arrived at Liverpool on the way to Newcastle; some details about the journey.
Informs MH that JH arrived safely at Newcastle for the B.A.A.S. meeting.
Details about the B.A.A.S. meetings, as well as comments about JH's hosts, and comments about the evening meetings.
A paean of praise about the B.A.A.S. meetings, especially some of the unscheduled activity, such as Adam Sedgwick giving a lecture on the seashore to 3000 or more 'colliers and rabble'; reproduces a lengthy poem given by W. R. Hamilton.
On the state of decorating at the house, the flowers blooming in the garden, and domestic financial arrangements.
About JH's travels and viewing of prospective homes to which to move; saw Collingwood.
Has been getting information about the area with a view to buying a house there; met J. W. Lubbock and was very shocked by Lubbock's unhealthy appearance.
Relating her experiences and places visited while on a recent visit to England.
Has received Sir John's letter. Gives details of the necessities for a voyage to the Cape. Conditions at the Cape, housing, food, servants, etc.
Making such slow progress that he fears the paper may not reach her in time, so will send a duplicate. The paper is longer than intended but it may be altered as desired. Remembers his days at the Cape with pleasure.