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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