The new series came to an end in 1865.) Down, January, 3rd [1861].
I have just finished No.

1 of the "Natural History Review," and must congratulate you, as chiefly concerned, on its excellence.

The whole seems to me admirable,--so admirable that it is impossible that other numbers should be so good, but it would be foolish to expect it.

I am rather a croaker, and I do rather fear that the merit of the articles will be above the run of common readers and subscribers.

I have been much interested by your brain article.