Informs MH that JH arrived safely at Newcastle for the B.A.A.S. meeting.
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Informs MH that JH arrived safely at Newcastle for the B.A.A.S. meeting.
Details about the B.A.A.S. meetings, as well as comments about JH's hosts, and comments about the evening meetings.
A paean of praise about the B.A.A.S. meetings, especially some of the unscheduled activity, such as Adam Sedgwick giving a lecture on the seashore to 3000 or more 'colliers and rabble'; reproduces a lengthy poem given by W. R. Hamilton.
On the state of decorating at the house, the flowers blooming in the garden, and domestic financial arrangements.
Has bought some horses, and needs the coachman to come to bring them home.
Has been getting information about the area with a view to buying a house there; met J. W. Lubbock and was very shocked by Lubbock's unhealthy appearance.
About JH's travels and viewing of prospective homes to which to move; saw Collingwood.