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Darwin Correspondence Project

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].

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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