To J. D. Hooker   30 October 1847

Hitcham Had. S.

30 October 1847

My dear Hooker,

By placing the backs of the strips (as paged) by the sides of others in front you will see a few suggestions for verbal corrections – but I have not been able to be very critical – Your views appear to me to be just except at one place on the last page to which I have attended – Could you procure me ripe seeds of Melampyrum arvense – they are said to be very like common Wheat – from whence I suppose it has been called “Cow-wheat”– It is possible some of your correspondents may be able to get some – It is rare in England, but too plentiful in France – Thanks for discharging the two bills– My doctor tells me to stay at home for a few days as I have got an attack of shingles round the right hip – It is prevalent just now, & I paid one of our benefit Club 10/– today for having it– I suppose I shall have no such luck myself– Kindest regards to Sir W. & Lady H. & yr Sister & Fanny believe me

Ever aff ly & sincerely y rs | J S Henslow

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