To Thomas Martin 29 April 1854

My dear Sir,

Events connected with the death of my Aunt and then of my poor Father have prevented my saying any thing this year about my parish affairs, & I am now giving 4 lectures at Cambridge for the next 5 weeks– On my return I hope to say a few words about our allotments. I find as long as I am cautious in my diet & not overworking myself I feel well enough – but if I foolishly forget my luncheon & then eat a heavy dinner after a busy work my heart intermits & reminds me I am no longer equal to such things. I presume you know your friend young Maud is dead. I met him on the railway only a few days before he died returning from his Fathers

Believe me

very truly yours

J. S. Henslow