Letter 2720

[fol. 272] Upminster near Rumford Jul: 20: 1722 Hond Sr Mr Innys having engaged me to look over Albins Table of Insects, & finding that I can make some Improvements of them, I shall want very much that kind assistance from you, that I have had great experience of: & that is in the Lending me Books for that purpose. I have only Goedasting, Memfet & Ray of Insects, & have written to Mr Innys for Hoefnagel, Marian, Graffin, & What Mr Pe- tiver published on that subject; I desired him to apply himself to you for what he hath not. Which favour I hope you will grant him & me. All shall be carefully used, & very faithfully returned before Michas; at wch time I must go to Windsor for a long time. I have collected out of Dr Hooks Papers enough for a small Volume, but cant publish them for want of the Papers in Dr Wilsons hands, many of wch are parts of the same things wch I have, & should publish, could they be completed. I a little wonder yt Mr Blackwell should decide wt Dr Hook and his Br Waller left. With my humble service to yr Lady and Daughters. I am Dear Sr Your most obliged & humble servt Wm Derham