
          here for more than a month 
just previous to his taking up his 
abode in Glasgow. His ardor 
for botanical pursuits is as great 
as ever, & he only wanted the 
means of publication to become 
a most useful man of science. 
He is indeed the only person 
deserving the name of a botanist 
at this time in all Scotland.

Lady Hooker & my family 
join in kind regards & 
best wishes to you & all 
that are dear to you. We include 
I need not say your excellent brother.

Ever faithfully &
affectionately
yours,
W.J. Hooker.
        