From J. J. Smith October 1837

Dear Henslow

On the other page you will see the design in this application. I am endeavouring to obtain articles to accompany the engravings which shall truely and attractively describe the present state of things here in different departments of the establishment - and/or their progress to it. I thought you might perhaps be able without much trouble to give something of this kind, upon the Botanical Museum - which has had so much of your care - and the Gardens which have shared your attention - wherein the future position &c might be enlarged upon. As the collection of these articles is not to be massive - no single one is expected to be large. I will now add nothing but my compliments to Mrs Henslow & sign the sentiment of the Prospective.

Yours faithfully

J. J. Smith