Speaks of JH's visits on the previous day; later this day, JH is to visit Mr. Plowden about a position for son William James.
Speaks of JH's visits on the previous day; later this day, JH is to visit Mr. Plowden about a position for son William James.
Is cooling his heels in London waiting for George Peacock and others to commit themselves to meeting.
Brings MH up to date on happenings at home; JH hopes to get away to join MH at St. Leonards.
Describes activities of MH and daughters at St. Leonards.
Asks to have carriage sent to fetch JH, as he is trying to get home in a hurry. JH has to go to a mesmeric exhibition.
Thanks for his note. Will avail himself of the offer of hospitality and Mr. Forster and himself will call on Friday. Quotes example of electricity applied to agriculture.
Will be happy to receive him but doubts the wisdom of bringing Mr. Forster as JH is not interested in joining any more societies. If Forster's experiments succeed he will be a benefactor to agriculture.
Regarding Mr. Forster's experiments, there have been many on record. They are cheap to carry out and so it should be easy to arrive at a decision soon.
Thanks for his three invaluable letters. His own grandfather put up the first steam engine in London in 1770. His own knowledge is limited but he is expert on some things. Hopes he will keep his letter for a year.
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This is an unsigned letter from Hooker to Bentham.
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A three page letter to Bentham from Joseph Hooker.
Short two page letter from Hooker to Bentham.
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First day back teaching school after summer. Praises Southern hospitality towards strangers. In answer to ARW’s query, describes farm animals: cows, sheep, pigs, poultry, oxen. Good gardens. Mocking birds and squirrels common. Indians have been driven west beyond Rocky Mountains — “We are situated where the Cherokee used to live.”