WCP2289

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THE OWENS COLLEGE,

MANCHESTER,

Oct. 5. 1872

My dear Sir

For some years past I have arranged a winter course of "Science Lectures for the People" in this city, & I am at present busily engaged in making my plans for this year. Last autumn Huxley¹ began the course — I write to know whether you can undertake to do the same this year. My friend Griffith² told me of a lecture which you gave in Harrow [2] on Tropical Colour — which I should much like you to give here — but any subject you may choose will be acceptable.

I am able to pay each lecturer £10.10.0 & his Expences [sic] & if agreeable to you your lecture will be printed & published & £1 paid to you as copyright by the publisher.

If you are able to accept [3] the proposal & can give us the benefit of your presence I shall be most happy to receive you as my guest, & if you come I shall be obliged by knowing how soon we may hope to see you as I am anxious to begin the course but will meet your convenience as to day.

Begging the favor of an Early reply[.]

I am yours vy truly | Henry E. Roscoe³ [signature]

I can assure you of a most [4] appreciative audience of 1500 working men & women!