My dear Sir

I believe that I owe to you a copy of the Literary World with a capital review of a Lawyers book on evolution, & which I imagine is written by you.—¹ I had seen something about this book in a little article by Asa Gray, but did not know how abusive it was.² It appears to be a production worthy of an ignorant lawyer.—

For some time I have been intending to write & thank you for sending me the Index, & which I gratefully accept. But I now enclose a cheque for 5£ which will pay for copies for some little time.³ I always read a large part of your excellent Journal & sh^d certainly read every word had I time & strength sufficient. But reading much more than the papers &c which are necessary for my scientific work now-a-days tires me greatly.—

Most heartily wishing you success in your admirable endeavours in the good cause of truth & wishing you prosperity in all ways, I remain | My dear Sir | Yours sincerely | Charles Darwin

P.S. | Will you kindly send me a Post-card acknowledging receipt of the small cheque.—