To J. D. Hooker   26 July [1871]

My dear Hooker

We were thinking how very nice it would be, if you could come down for a Sunday. Our only fear is, that there are not bed-rooms enough, for though the rent is gigantic the House is very small.— I will write when we are there.— We must keep bed-room for M^r. Litchfield & we have asked my Brother..—¹ We hear that the situation is beautiful.—

I am particularly obliged for information about the Mouse.—²

It is capital about your Charlie³

Ever yours | C. Darwin

We heard from Lady L. a good account of Lyell.—⁴