From Justus Radius   30 March 1838

My dear Sir!

I avail myself of the opportunity presented by Mr. Marsh’s returning to England, to acquit myself of an old debt. In 1828 you sent me £4.4sh to pay some dried plants of Mr. Poeffig, the amount of which did not however surpass £3.18.6. The remaining 5sh. 6d I had no convenient means to send till now, what I hope you will excuse.

I am always very glad to have some news of you, the last one by Mr. Hildyard of Cambridge– As to Botany I must confess that almost no time is left for it in the present time, which is occupied by hospital & town practice and lectures at the university, perhaps future times will be more favorable.

Believe me Sir | very truly yours | Radius M D.