My dear Cousin

The Books, &c which it has been my privilege to lend to you, have reached me safely this day; I have also to acknowledge your kind letter—¹ It is a matter of very sincere gratification to me to think that I have been able in the smallest degree to help you in your work, & let me thank you beforehand for the copy of the book which you generously promise to give me—² I need not say that I look forward with pleasure to the possession— Your son George has again added to my former obligation to him, by sending me a fourth consignment of old family Records of the deepest interest, indeed from the papers which he has sent me, & from those also which I have received from you my knowledge of the Darwins of former times is vastly increased.³

With best regards to you & to your family believe me my dear Cousin | ever sincerely yours | Reginald Darwin