November 25th [1859].
I rejoice beyond measure at the lecture.

I shall be at home in a fortnight, when I could send you splendid folio coloured drawings of pigeons.

Would this be in time?
If not, I think I could write to my servants and have them sent to you.

If I do NOT hear I shall understand that about fifteen or sixteen days will be in time.
I have had a kind yet slashing letter against me from poor dear old Sedgwick, "who has laughed till his sides ached at my book." Phillips is cautious, but decidedly, I fear, hostile.

Hurrah for the Lecture--it is grand! LETTER 84.