My dear Darwin,

This morning’s Post brought me the Times & the Tripos list;¹ and I must send you and M^rs. Darwin a few lines of hearty congratulation on your son’s brilliant success. It warms my old blood to know of my old friend’s son achieving so great a triumph—and I sincerely hope that it is only the earnest of still greater distinction in his future career.—

M^rs. Herbert² joins me in kindest regards to M^rs. Darwin & yourself and in wishing you both and all yours, many years of happiness—

Always, my dear old friend, | most faith^y. y^rs. | J. M. Herbert

Charles Darwin Esq