From William Selwyn [1850-1860]

My dear Professor,

We have with us now Sir James Carlisle & his Lady, lately come here from India, where he saw a good deal of D ^r Hooker, who mentions him in his book— if you & Miss Henslow can spare an hour either tomorrow evg or Thursday, I am sure they will be glad to see you— Sir James enquired after you before he had been long here—

Ever | yours very sincerely | William Selwyn