He mentions their anxiety to have the subject of Africa discussed at the meeting of the British Association in Glasgow in Sep and asks her to persuade Amelia Opie to enlist Sedgwick's help. He asks who could write a paper for them on geology, coal formations, and gold. He tells her that they had decided to ask Captain Washington [of the Geographical Society] to be joint Secretary with Trew. He comments on how much the rest and enjoyment of his visit to Poles had benefited him, asks her to let him know when Gatty would be in London, and adds that there would be a meeting on the Monday to try to obtain an agricultural settlement. (Copy.)