My dear Cousin—

I am writing for my sister Violetta, as she has been out of health for some time past & is unable to write herself—to thank you very much for so kindly sending her a copy of the Life of our grandfather.² She has been reading the book with much interest— & says she thinks it was a most happy thought on your part, to write it, as it really seems a simple act of justice toward his memory— Also it has frequently occurred to her, when reading the Temple of Nature, how she wished it could be known that your own discoveries have been thus foreshadowed by him—³ She desires me to give you her kindest regards—

Believe me ever— | Your affect. Cousin | Anne Eliza Darwin