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JDH writes that he is returning an initialled 'transfer' to Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer [WTTD]. He reports that he is recovering from his illness though still unsteady on his feet & suffering with a rash. He is glad to hear WTTD has recovered from a severe chill. He worries that [Edgar William] Foster will over exert himself. JDH rejoices that the collection of [James Edward] Winterbottom has come to RBG Kew, JDH had previously tried to get it from Winterbottom's brother, whom he also spoke to about Winterbottom's neglected tomb, which JDH visited in Rhodes. [William Botting] Hemsley informed JDH of the death of [Adrien René] Franchet, a great loss for the herbarium. JDH saw the notice of [Adolf] Ernest's death in the GARDENERS' CHRONICLE. JDH is concerned for [George] Nicholson & recommends he see [Doctor Philip Henry] Pye-Smith. JDH has heard of further magnificent collections sent to RBG Kew by [Augustine] Henry.
JDH writes to Sir William Thiselton-Dyer [WTTD] about his continued poor health. He is suffering with a bad skin complaint; 'phlegmasia', & describes his symptoms & the treatments used. He mentions reports written by [Dr. Philip Henry] Pye-Smith a skin specialist, in relation to the health of [George] Nicholson. Also mentions a letter he has received from [Otto] Stapf & a theory WTTD has about skin afflictions following a certain other, unspecified disease. JDH sympathises with WTTD's recurrent evening 'febrile attacks'.