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what I had spread over many ; and I am fully con- 

 scious of this service rendered to me and my work 

 by your invaluable review. 



1 Faithfully yours, 



' J. Emerson Tennent.' 



On reaching London, Owen writes to his 

 sister Maria, October io, 1859, noting his safe 

 arrival. He had passed the last few days of his 

 holiday with Mr. James Bateman at Congleton, 

 1 whose grounds and gardens form our friend 

 Cooke's beau-iddal.' He says : ' I spent a day 

 and night at Leasowe Castle, and was compelled 

 to bring away two live turkeys of Lady Cust's 

 pure white breed, which are now ornamenting 

 our front lawn, as beautiful as silver pheasants. 

 I had a narrow escape of another kitten ! Then 

 I spent a Saturday and Sunday at Biddulph 

 Grange, near Congleton, Mr. Bateman's, who has 

 a fine show-garden and good estate, bringing 

 away a large hamper of rare and pretty outdoor 

 shrubs and plants. So you may imagine my 

 luggage had grown to a large and miscellaneous 

 collection, including a folding-seat, worked for 

 Carry by Miss Gregson, a sage-cheese, and a 

 sloth in spirits, fossils, &c, &c. Got all of them 

 safe to the Cottage.' 



On November 17, 1859, Owen writes to his 

 sister Catherine : ' Frank Buckland called here 



7 E. W. Cooke, R.A. 



