To George Sowerby 17 November 1831

My dear Sir,

I have forwarded a packet for Lowe, & a few others which he wished me to entrust to you for delivery. I received a cheque from our Treasurer today too late for the Bank, but will pay it in tomorrow to your account at Messrs Payne & Smith, thro' any Bankers here Messrs Mortlock. You may call for it on Saturday or perhaps it may not reach London until Monday, tho' I believe the Mortlock generally contrive that money shall arrive there the day after it is paid to them. The sum is for £48.4.- the whole of the Bill delivered. Be so good as to send me a stamp receipt for it the next time you send a proof - & specify on the stamp the Items thus,

• For coloring &c. two plates of Mr Lowe's } so much.
• To 2 plates of Prof. Henslow & commission } 12.12.

Believe me

Very truly yrs

J. S. Henslow

Have you any convenient means of sending copies of Lowe's paper to the following foreign gentry. Lowe left them with me & I am at a loss how to get them sent

• Deshampes } Paris
• Dr Orbigny } Paris
• Jussieu } Paris

Ferussac & Cuvier he bids me send to you & I presume the same conveyance will do for the others. If not pray return them with the next Proofs.