John Tyndall to Jane Barnard   8 October 1866

Royal Institution, Monday (Oct 8th, 1866)

My dear Miss Barnard

Our friend’s¹ illness is not a light one but I have strong hopes that he will overcome it. His heart is not as it ought to be and one of his lungs is also out of order. But he looked bright, and I trust he is not in danger.

Should his present unsatisfactory condition continue he will remove to town so as to be near good advice. If he improves he intends to remain some time at Folkestone.

I do not well know what we should do without him. And I strongly hope on all our accounts and for the sake of the Institution that he will overcome his enemy and be soon himself again.

I am rejoiced to hear of the good condition of your uncle give my kindest regards both to him and your aunt.

Believe me | Yours most truly | John Tyndall

Address: Hampton Ct Green