Dear Darwin,

I heartily congratulate you and M^rs. Darwin on the splendid distinction your son has gained at Cambridge.¹ I hope all his future course may be equally brilliant

Thanks for caring for my subscription to the School. M^r. Horsman reports favourably of its efficiency.²

The proprietor of Tromer Lodge is certainly anything but modest in his valuation.³ I lost the purchase of the place for a parsonage by Debenham’s letter to tell me of the sale being delayed a day, and told him to let me hear if it should be again for sale.⁴ But the price asked now, and what it may probably bring would be beyond the Church means— If Miss Wedgwood should buy it, I hope she will let us have the part away from the House or a portion of it for a Parsonage. I have tried in vain to get a site.⁵

With M^rs. Innes’⁶ kindest regards and congratulation— I am Dear Darwin— | Yours faithfully | J Brodie Innes.