To [Otago University] [16 February 1880]1
From my knowledge of Mr Skertchleys works, I consider him a very able observer, & well fitted to fill any post such as he now seeks.2 I have been much str by the ability shown in his books.
Footnotes
The date is established by and the addressee conjectured from the relationship between this letter and the telegram from S. B. J. Skertchly, 16 February [1880].
See telegram from S. B. J. Skertchly, 16 February [1880] and n. 1.
Summary
Testimonial for S. B. J. Skertchly, stating CD’s high opinion of his work.
Letter details
- Letter no.
- DCP-LETT-12492
- From
- Charles Robert Darwin
- To
- Otago University
- Sent from
- Down
- Source of text
- DAR 202: 43
- Physical description
- ADraft 1p
Please cite as
Darwin Correspondence Project, “Letter no. 12492,” accessed on 28 March 2024, https://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/?docId=letters/DCP-LETT-12492.xml
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