From M. T. Masters   17 March 1862

My dear Sir

I can only speak from memory as to the Primrose with ten stamens as I have not the specimen¹   My impression is that the upper stamens alternated with the lobes of the corolla. the lower on the contrary were opposite to them but you must take this impression for what it is worth—not much— Should I ever come across another such I will assuredly bear you in mind— I think too I told you that I had a sketch of the late Prof Henslow’s² showing a double row of stamens   this I find on examination is an error— My sketch is merely a diagram showing the different position of the stamens thus—

Believe me | dear Sir | Yours faithfully | Maxwell. T. Masters.