From E. T. Bennett   6 August 1830

Sir,

Several of the naturalists at present in London having invited M. le Baron Cuvier to dine with them at the Albion, Aldersgate Street, on Tuesday next, at 7, (which invitation he has obligingly accepted) it is hoped that you will join in this testimony of respect to him. You will oblige me by an answer by noon on Monday at latest, as at that time the dinner will be ordered for those only who shall have previously signified their intention to partake of it. The expenses will not exceed £2.2. ^s each.

I have the honor to be

Sir,

your most obed. ^t Servant | Edw. ^d T. Bennett

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My dear Sir,

You will I fear reckon me a troublesome correspondent, but the occasion on which I now write is not a common one. M. Cuvier is here for a few days, & we have availed ourselves of the opportunity to offer to him a tribute of our respect. It will not be a large party, probably thirty or a few more, being limited to Naturalists specially invited. Your friend Mr Lowe remains a day longer in town than he had intended in order to join us. I hope that we shall have the pleasure of seeing you.

I write by this post also to Professor Sedgwick, and the Rev. D ^r. Thackeray.

Yours very truly | Edw. ^d T. Bennett