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to which I would add more [indecipherable] & more Dryanthus. I should like too some larger plants of Plaltyceriums Gijas, the usual Orchids and Fringed Violets.
I am sorry to say that the Clusters are about to learn his [indecipherable]. Sir A. having applied for & got the appointment of Director of Public Works in India, a very onerous & tho distinguished & very disagreeable office, I think that he has committed a great mistake - before they go, they will probably post you [indecipherable] commission when with the Colonial Botanist a few if they do not Booker will [indecipherable] by next mail to Arthur & Elizabeth of whom restoration to health. I must not say I am delighted
[In left margin] I mentioned money but that should [indecipherable] the £20 as well as the £50.
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