Darwin Correspondence Project

Letter 1494

Darwin, C. R. to Higgins, John

18 Dec [1852]

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Discusses his account. Mentions the rent.

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Down Farnborough Kent

Dec. 18th

My dear Sir

I am much obliged for your note & for your remittance of £188 . s 15 . d 2. to my account. I am very glad to hear that agricultural affairs are improving a little. With respect to Rent, I feel sure you will do what is right.

Believe me | My dear Sir | Yours sincerely | C. Darwin
J. Higgins Esq

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CD recorded the receipt of the sum of £189 10s. 2d. in his Classed account book (Down House MS) on 8 January 1853. His Account book indicates that he gave John Higgins the sum of 15s. on 19 December 1852.