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other infirmities, seemed about to close his life. But 
he is wonderfully rallying. . 
How glad we are about the grandchild, and what 
real comfort and delight you will have with the little ~ 
fellow! And then the satisfaction of having your 
name go down in the direct line. Why, he may be a 
botanist, or at least a chemist, and add honor to the 
name in another generation. Please give, with our 
love, our united congratulations to the happy papa 
and mamma. 
We have been corresponding with Carey, and shall 
see him soon 
The phan: is full ; so adieu for a few weeks. Ever 
your affectionate A. Gray. 
TO R. W. CHURCH. 
QuEEn’s Horet, Lrverroon, November 8, 1868. 
We broke up our establishment at Kew, this after- 
noon, and are having the night here, preparatory to 
embarkation. Before leaving Kew I received the 
proof of your sermon,! and iow I found your last 
note, and Loring another proof-copy of the sermon; 
for which he sends best thanks. 
So you have been again to Windsor, and this time, I 
trust, had her Majesty in the congregation. 
Loring, the young ladies, and myself had the Sun- 
day at Caitesbity, our last cathedral, and a most in- 
teresting one, both in the sight and the associations. 
We have Stanley’s “ Memorials” to read up, with 
other things, on the voyage, if the Atlantie will 
allow it. 
Wednesday morning. — Off Irish coast; shall reach 
preached in Westminster Abbey, at the consecration of 
the new bishop of Salisbury. 
