London
May 18th 1838
My Dear Sir
The Chancellor of the Exchequer 1 spoke confidently to me last night that something satisfactory would be done about Kew Garden, 2 & I am glad to see that he takes a great interest in it.
The Linnæan Society 3 have agreed upon a petition, which is to be signed by the Council tomorrow – As I leave town tomorrow morning, I believe that I shall not be able to be of any further assistance in the matter, but I trust that it is put into a right train, & will issue favourably.
I have got some seeds for you of the genuine Silene maritima 4 from the Dorsetshire coast – I will send them whenever I can lay my hand upon the packet, which I cannot just now remember where I have put it.
Believe me to remain Yours vy truly
H. F. Talbot
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