From J. D. Hooker 27 March 1851

Dear Henslow

I am here again all safe & sound & very anxious to get down to Hitcham as soon as convenient to all your party to receive me.

If possible I should like to reclaim my Admiralty pay at once which would be something in hand to begin with, & as the matter is very complicated I quite expect to be called by the Admiralty to a talk which could not be before Friday & Saturday. I shall be in Town all this day & tomorrow & would therefore propose going down to Hitcham on Monday (spending Sunday with my mother here) any train will suit me & I suppose I can get a fly at Hitcham.

With affte regards

Ever yrs

Jos D. Hooker