From C. G. B. Daubeny 1847

My dear Henslow,

I proposed some time ago to D ^r Joseph Hooker, that he & yourself should occupy during the Meeting of the British Association the two Rooms over the Laboratory at the Botanic Garden, which my Assistant M ^r Masters previously lived in. He accepted conditionally for himself, but maintained that you would require lodgings, as Joseph Hooker would accompany you.

I was not sure at the time whether the limited accommodation at my own House would be occupied by my own nieces, but I now find, that there will be a small bed-room still available, which I should have great pleasure in offering to your daughter, & under these circumstances revert to my original proposal of locating yourself and D ^r Hooker in this Building on the other side of the Gateway.— Should D ^r Hooker unfortunately be prevented coming I shall offer one of the Rooms to Leonard Jenyns

Believe me | very truly yours | C Daubeny