From David Thomas Ansted   24 Dec 1841

Dear Henslow

Jukes who I dare say you remember at all events by name who has been out to survey Newfoundland & is not long since returned is going out with Capt Blackwood on a surveying expedition to New Guinea & the straits between that island and Australia.

I am sure you will do all in your power to give him all kinds of hints & information that may be useful to him – He is going almost immediately & knows little or nothing of botany – a great pity but one which under your direction he may try & do something to remedy by knowing what to get and how to get it.

Will you put yourself in communication with him? His present address is 1 Pauls Terrace Wolverhampton

I am

Always your loving

D. T. Ansted