To Elizabeth Steuart   10th March 1852

Queenwood | 10th March 1852

Dear Madam,

I have much pleasure in sending you the enclosed directions regarding the propagation of the Misletoe which have been written by one of the ablest vegetable physiologists in London.1 I shall be very glad indeed if they assist you in any way in your endeavour to transplant the misletoe to the banks of the Barrow.2

I remain dear Madam | most faithfully yours | John Tyndall

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1

written by ... in London: not identified.

2

your endeavour ... the Barrow: Steuart had asked Tyndall to send mistletoe seeds in letter 0593. The Barrow is the river that runs through Leighlin Bridge.

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