Michael Foster and Thomas Henry Huxley, Correspondence, Letters 265 through 287, 1865–1895

Abstract

My dear Foster I sympathise this very strongly with Brady (whose letter I return herewith) and if he will go to Styria and stand over v. L with a big stick while he makes the requisite corrections – I am ready to subscribe 5/-toward the cost of the stick. Otherwise it is the old story of taking the horse to the water and being able to make him drink. Practically, I see nothing for it but to put an official note such as you suggest. What a hideous amount of trouble the man has given! He wrote to me the other day that he was going to ask for another grant & asked for support. I answered diplomatically. I like your notion of our climate – we had yesterday a North Easter that I positively dare not face & today the whole county is covered with snow. The only satisfaction is that from all accounts the weather is worse elsewhere. If I could get rid of the oppression that will come on now & then in the left half of my thorax I should be alright. Expect I shall have to get high air before it will go. Ever yours T. H. H. Dear Huxley Please read Welby's letter, & my reply, & tell me if you think it will do – ie make comments on it and send it on to Hooker asking him to do the same & send it to me as soon as possible. Evans has seen it. – and Ever thine M. Foster Thanks for letter re v. L.