Physician, naturalist, companion to explorer David Livingstone, and diplomat (1832-1922) who worked to end the East African slave trade during his time as British administrator in Zanzibar. ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, Wavertree letterhead, no date. Handwritten letter to Mr. Smith, in part: "I have got the roots out of a bit of ground and shall be ready next week to plant if you should find it convenient to send me the things we selected. I shall be from house on Wednesday & Thursday so that if the things come on either of these days I could begin and plant them on Friday…if the weather continues it will suit well for planting." In fine condition.
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