Accepts dinner invitation to meet Mr. [Haufmann?]. Problems with JH's back.
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Accepts dinner invitation to meet Mr. [Haufmann?]. Problems with JH's back.
Strong desire for letters. Misses family. Emptiness of 'civilized' life. Encourages IH's expression of feminine feelings. Concern about Napoleon III, England's national debt, and America's 'vain school-boy-ism.'
As directed by Treasury commissioners, in [James] Wilson's letter of 30 Sept. 1854, JH sends draft of royal proclamation, approved by Treasury solicitor, announcing new coins for New Brunswick.
Finally concluding the Melbourne University business by asking for GA's expenses; the money finally came from Australia [see GA's 1854-8-18].
About JH's social activities in London.
A letter of sympathy for MH, as she and her brother Willy have lost a good friend in Edward Wrench [?].
Thanks for sending 4th edition of WC's Physiology [Principles of General and Comparative Physiology, 4th ed., 1854].
Describes the abilities and special interests of JH's son Alexander, who, JH hopes, will enter Trinity College, Cambridge, in Oct. 1855.