English botanist and botanical illustrator (1785–1865). ALS signed “W. J. Hooker,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, May 22. In part: “I do not know how…Mr. L. Hogg may be competent to judge…the Climate of Cornwall for the cultivation in the open air of Ferns & especially Tree Ferns of New Zealand. You may save yourself a great deal of unnecessary trouble, if instead of attempting to revive seeds from spores, you procure healthy young stems at some respectable Nursery & test the matter at once.” Central horizontal and vertical folds, and some scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.