To William Kemp 9 October 1843

Sir,

Absence & occupation have prevented my giving so minute an examination to the specimens you have been so good as to send me as they deserve, but I hope in a few days, when I have discharged some engagements, to return to them. My present opinion (liable to revision) is as follows. I had considered the plant sent me by Dr Lindley as distinct from any British species - but I now believe it will turn out a singular variety of Atriplex patula, the same as two specimens (also distinct varieties) of the same species you have now sent me. I had supposed the plants sent by Lindley might be A. hastata - & possibly this may turn out a var. of A. patula but I have no specimens for comparison. Of the other 2 species one (from yr garden) is Polygonum convolvulus & the other Polygonum aviculare (from the house). This latter is a marked var. from its mode of culture I presume. Your discovery of these seeds is very interesting & I hope you will publish an accurate account of the circumstances.

Believe me

very faithfully yrs

J. S. Henslow