Important British botanist and explorer (1817-1911) who was Charles Darwin's closest friend; he served as director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, for 20 years. LS signed “Jos. D. Hooker,” one page, 4.5 x 7, The Camp, Sunningdale letterhead, November 15, 1904. Letter to William Wilks, secretary of the Royal Horticultural Society, in part: "I will gladly from one of the Committee for the…memorial, or if you think it more expedient, give my name as a sympathizer." In fine condition, with a few trivial stains.
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