From Robert Brown 18 June 1833

My Dear Sir

I am giving you trouble by making you pay postage because I hardly know in what other way to send my answer to the polite invitation for the 27th of the Master & Fellows of St John's. Pray do this for me & express my regret that I am unable to accept the invitation stating if you please the cause formerly mentioned. Many thanks for your kind offer to assist any friend not acquainted in Cambridge. Professor Agardh of Lund who is here & intends being present at the Meeting is a friend whom I am very desirous of recommending to you though I am sure he requires no introduction from me. He does not start till Monday & I believe leaves town with Burchell.

Believe me

My Dear Sir

very truly yours

R. Brown