From C. G. B. Daubeny 2 January 1856

Dear Henslow,

I sent you of yesterdays post a Copy of a little work “on the Geography of Plants” of which I consented to be called the Editor.

As my Editorial office however has not extended beyond writing the Preface and undertaking a general survey of the Contents, I may venture to speak of it as the composition of another person, & to recommend to you as written in an agreeable & [illeg.] manner

Allow me to add the best wishes of this season to yourself M. ^rs Henslow & Family[.] We shall I hope meet at Cheltenham in August, although I have in vain attempted to get the Committee to put Monday instead of Wednesday after commencement & business : how inconvenient it is for many to stay over Sunday & break in upon two weeks

Believe me | very truly yrs | C Daubeny