Advises on how to protect Birch's tropical dwelling from termites and rats.
Advises on how to protect Birch's tropical dwelling from termites and rats.
JDH writes to Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer [WTTD] concerned about his health. JDH believes that WTTD has overworked himself and needs relief. JDH understands that Sir David Prain might be employed should the Secretary of State for India allow it and JDH asks if he can be of any help by giving the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture his point of view on the matter. JDH says that he would assure the Secretary that he was working for the interests of Kew as much as for a family member [i.e. his son in law WTTD]. Advises WTTD to go to the Ferns to await developments, which JDH will advise him of by telegraph.
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More advice on Birch's business dealings.
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William's drawing of the "Maen LLia" stone, inscription to illustrate autobiography (sketch on second page of letter); MS complete and all but last chapters sent to printers; progress of alterations to house roof.
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Thanking William for inscription from Maen LLia stone; L N [land nationalisation] Society affairs; visitors; conveyancing of land for road; proofs of book arriving.