From John Curtis   29 April 1831

Dear Henslow,

Having received the two Vols of Meigan I think it best to forward them to you, believeing that M. ^r Jenyns is desirous of having his

I was much obliged by the Plants you sent both of which I drew, the insects also were very acceptable. As I leave town the end of May I know I shall shall not see you & I beg you will not send any Plants at that time nor during June

Give my best remembrances to your Brother & Mr Sulivan

& believe me in haste | yours most truly | J. Curtis

The 2 vols of Meigen are at 16s 1. 12. 0

& the 31 ^st May 1828 the 7. ^th part of 11.6

Sturm’s Deuts Faun.

2. 3. 6

[In J.S.H. handwriting: ‘P ^d thro’ Stevens’]

Be so good as to let M. ^r Babington have the enclosed in a few days