My dear M^r. Darwin

I think that Joseph progresses on the whole towards recovery²—but it is certainly very slow progress, & he is very susceptible to the weather— today being very mild and damp, with heavy rain in the morning, has not suited him, & he is not quite so well— he is, however, downstairs for the first time, & sitting in the study— I hope a few days more may see us at Yarmouth—

With Joseph’s love, I am | Y^rs. affty | F H Hooker

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