My dear old W.

You have been very good to take so much trouble for me.— I have been particularly glad to get particulars about Teg Down, though Heaven knows whether I shall be able to make much use of your most laborious observations.—¹ I had forgotten what a lot of work you did for me, you good old fellow.—

I shall be glad of the other observations about some escarpment near Winchester.—²

Did you destroy Geikie’s letter which was in his book,—if not please return it at once, as there was a sentence which may be of use.—³

Very many thanks about the investment letter: you ought to have seen how Sara turned up her nose, when I showed her your letter, & said it was a very interesting one.—⁴

I will go in for “Massachussett State Loan” or “Penn. General mortgage”.—⁵

What do you think about Southampton Docks for your Mothers 1000£,—either a little more or less— The 50£ for the Miles—hardly signifies—⁶

Your affectionate Father | Ch Darwin