I most entirely agree that the Copley (44/1.

The late Professor Lindley never attained the honour of the Copley medal.

The Royal medal was awarded to him in 1857.) is more appropriate, and I daresay he would not have valued the Royal.

From skimming through many botanical books, and from often consulting the "Vegetable Kingdom," I had (ignorant as I am) formed the highest opinion of his claims as a botanist.

If Sharpey will stick up strong for him, we should have some chance; but the natural sciences are but feebly represented in the Council.