Talking of habits, the cruel wretch has made me leave off snuff--that chief solace of life.

We thank you most sincerely for your prompt and early invitation to Hitcham for the British Association for 1850 (28/1.

The invitation was probably not for 1850, but for 1851, when the Association met at Ipswich.): if I am made well and strong, most gladly will I accept it; but as I have been hitherto, a drive every day of half a dozen miles would be more than I could stand with attending any of the sections.

I intend going to Birmingham (28/2.

The Association met at Birmingham in 1849.) if able; indeed, I am bound to attempt it, for I am honoured beyond all measure in being one of the Vice-Presidents.