From J. Wood   24 April 1831

My dear Henslow

Many thanks for your kind communication. I am labouring under an attack which quite incapacitates me from entering into any discussion or controversy, were my heart ever so warmly engaged in it: In the present instance, notwithstanding my personal attachment to Lord Palmerston, which is of the strongest nature, I can only remain quiet here, & wait for the removal of my complaint by time & medicine.

L ^d. P.’s obligations to you are incalculably great.

Believe me, my dear Professor | most sincerely yours | J. Wood