Manchester, 9 February 1870 

Dear Moor, 

Either you are sick, or you once again cramming yourself into 
sickness; otherwise one would hear from you. 

The blasted: 

Ancient Laws of Ireland.—Senchus Mor.—Parr I ann II, Dustin, 
PRINTED FOR Her Majesty, Stationery Office,” the 2nd part of which 
appeared 3-4 weeks ago, are said to be ‘reprintine’, and lay me 
completely by the heels. Query, can one get something of this sort 
SECOND HAND 1n London? 

So Rochefort has quietly been put in quod. Ollivier obviously 
wants a collision; the barricade attempts will presumably turn out 
to be ‘white smock’ pranks. And if Ollivier doesn’t want a 
collision, then Bonaparte, behind his back, does. 

Best greetings. 

Your 
F. E.