My dear Cousin.

How kind you are to write to me so much at length.² I am anxious to spare you trouble, and assure you that the merest Postcard will be enough if necessary— It must be quite distracting to have to arrange all the letters from your various clients on the subject in hand—but it is curious how facts and documents come forth when really wanted, and I am charmed to hear you found that box, and also that you have a family Photographer.³

The print of D^r. Darwin belongs to Reginald, not to me. I bought it for him last year, and I thought that of course, as it is by a Wedgwood, you would possess one at least of the engravings.⁴

Wright made three portraits of D^r. D. & all were engraved—but it stands first for beauty of execution and faithful pleasing likeness—⁵

Thank you much for so kindly wishing to see me— I am one of those home keeping country mice that hardly ever go to London— If I should do so, it would be the greatest pleasure to call on you and I would make a point of it.

With kind regards to M^rs. Darwin | Believe me | Your affect^e. Cousin— | Violetta H. Darwin