From Richard Owen   19 September 1851

My dear Henslow

We find to our great regret that shall not be able to avail ourselves of your friendly invitation. Our boy has to be in Westminster on the evening of the first, and as many things have to be looked after & provided for M ^rs Owen must return with him to Town the day before. We shall, therefore, take our final leave of Suffolk this year on the 30 ^th September.

After the unusual bustle & excitement of this summer in London the peace at Felixstow has, with its fine air, wonderfully renovated M. ^rs Owen, and Will has still more benefitted by the contrast of the atmosphere of this fine coast with that of Westminster.

With very kind regards to M. ^rs Henslow, I am

My dear Henslow, | very truly yours, | Richard Owen.