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AS thanks WW for his prompt action. He has signed the memorial and returned it to Mr Barrett [see AS to WW, 3 June 1863]: 'Poor Lucas Barrett's death was a national loss'. AS is feeling much better in health. However poor Hudson Gurney is nearly at the end of his journey.

AS has sketched a Memorial and Petition, on the recommendation of Mr Walpole (Cambridge University Member), to be drawn up by Mr Barrett (for Lucas Barrett's widow). It is then to be given to Walpole to present to the Treasury: He 'believes that Lord Palmerston - to whom, as Premier, falls the administration of the 'Royal Bounty Fund' - will entertain the Petition favourably'. AS thinks the petition should be accompanied by letters from some of the leading men of the University confirming Lucas Barrett's natural talent, zeal and skill in the conduct of his duties.