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JDH thanks Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer [WTTD] for his note about Plagius gandiflorus, he plans to publish the species in the BOTANICAL MAGAZINE. JDH describes his impressions of the coronation of Edward VII which he attended. He had a front row seat in the nave with the other G.C.s [Knights Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath?]. Lady Strachey was very impressed by the blue mantle & star that JDH wore, her husband Dick [Richard Strachey] would not accompany her to the Coronation. JDH also saw Harry [Henry] Johnston but few other people he knew. JDH apologises that he is unable to visit WTTD whilst Mrs Boycott is staying with the Thiselton-Dyers. JDH is busier than ever in his old age, the Woodwards are coming for a visit & he is working on a sketch of his father [William Jackson Hooker's] life as well as that permanent 'man-trap' the BOTANICAL MAGAZINE. JDH complains briefly about the railway journey to Richmond. He adds that he is sending some newspaper cuttings [not present] that WTTD may want. Also thanks WTTD for information on Gelsemiums.
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House-building, interior decoration; plans to vacate house at Parkstone 20th September; visit by grandpa (William's grandfather, William Mitten).
House-building, interior decoration and fittings, plans for moving in, costs; visits by grandpa (William's grandfather, William Mitten) and aunt Bessie (Mitten); William's sister Violet.
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