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Photocopy of ALS from Lord Aberdeen, Foreign Office.

Refers to a letter from Montgomery Martin to Sir Robert Peel, which tells of his suspicions that the French have designs on the Island of Chusan. Aberdeen does not share these suspicions, but thinks it wise for Sir John to be aware of them, and be prepared to act should evidence be found. He asks Sir John to keep the information private.

Hamilton-Gordon, George (1784-1860) 4th Earl of Aberdeen, statesman

A.L.s.

Gives thanks for a present which he 'will set to work on it' as soon as he can. Sends a passage from Kipling, 'which shows he is acquainted with the Gospels'.

A.L.s.

Gives news, especially of food, from home.

Typescript letter signed from HH Huxley

Letter enclosing notes on Arabis turrita L. He and others had enjoyed the Triennial, and the party in the Combination Room. Frank Smithies would be amused to hear that he'd stayed in Deryk's old rooms and had been given tea in his breakfast set.

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