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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'.
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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ARW thanks C. R. for abstracts on "hanging valleys". ARW mentions his theory of seed migration through the air and is looking for evidence. Enquires if C. R. has geological survey work in Cornwall, or has he retired. ARW is building a house at Broadstone "on a very pretty bit of land".
Progress of house building [at "Old Orchard", Broadstone], workmen's shop put up in grounds by Percy Curtis who will mark foundations next week and begin excavating; Mr Donkin says plans ready to send to Mr Barnes and building committee; water mains laid to main road; greenhouse ordered from Cooper; plans to put stove under house to warm both it and greenhouse; William to remember acetylene and fire-brick; sending books Kim and one on Anglo-Saxon history, opinions of both.
Progress of house building at "Old Orchard" (Broadstone); collapse of cellar excavations after wet weather but cellar walls now going up, plans for drainage of cellar, concrete footings for outer walls well advanced, three bricklayers and six labourers working, Mr Donkin's drawings for windows done; horses and cows from adjacent fields have eaten some garden plants, fencing now improved; ARW has recommenced work on new edition of his New Century and finished chapter on Astronomy; request for information on the "Dargue" system of acetylene gas.
Thanking him for information about acetylene gas supply, asks for address of "Dargue" system London offices; Well Fireplace Co at Newcastle; progress of digging of foundations and making garden (at "Old Orchard", Broadstone), rain likely to flood cellar excavations, plans for drainage; details of cement and brick supply; "Well" "Rational" and "Teal" fires; altered plans for study; William's increase in salary; definition of and immorality of gambling.
Forwarding of a sextant and book, suggests William takes readings and compares results with Ordnance Survey map, gives detailed instructions for surveying fields and boundaries; progress of house building, walls and ceiling joists, expects roof to go on in a month; Bingo? unwell so has done no digging; Greenhouse leaks; pond filled and red water lilies planted, plans to exchange water plants with a nurseryman in Christchurch [Dorset]; glad William has met more Socialists, encloses letter from a Socialist correspondent (unnamed, letter not present).
Progress of house building; 3 chimneys up, Percy (Curtis) proud of appearance of roof's gables, hips and dormers, felting and tiling to be done; annoying delays in fitting window frames; rough calculation of 400 feet of water piping, good book on hot water supply by Mr Dye; choosing fixtures and fittings for kitchen and bathroom from Spring? and Marten of Stratford catalogue; electric bells to be fitted; suggests William might find books on surveying in old Newcastle bookshops.
Progress of house building; extra expense and days lost through replacement of faulty windows, re-hanging a door, missing door locks and window glass of wrong thickness (ink sketches of windows and door latches on two pages); bills of £120 this month, economy needed; bookshelves fitted in study but no shelves elsewhere, house full of unpacked crates; work on garden and greenhouse; sheep, cattle and horses nibbling plants; "Manx Codlen" and "Northern Greening" apples in orchard; teak front door begun; parrot now well and beginning to talk.
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