From Francis Darwin to George King [after 21 November 1881]1
Down, | Beckenham, Kent. | Railway Station | Orpington. S.E.R.
Dear Sir,
My father begs me to say that the beautiful specimens of Dischidia arrived safely and in good condition, & to thank you again for your kindness in sending them; I hope you will let me add my thanks also, as I am to have the pleasure of working at the material2
My father was much pleased to hear of your pleasure in reading the worm book3
Dear Sir | Yours faithfully | Francis Darwin
Footnotes
Bibliography
Earthworms: The formation of vegetable mould through the action of worms: with observations on their habits. By Charles Darwin. London: John Murray. 1881.
Summary
CD asks him to say that the beautiful specimens of Dischidia arrived safely.
Letter details
- Letter no.
- DCP-LETT-13501F
- From
- Francis Darwin
- To
- George King
- Sent from
- Down
- Source of text
- DAR 185: 113b
Please cite as
Darwin Correspondence Project, “Letter no. 13501F,” accessed on 18 April 2024, https://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/?docId=letters/DCP-LETT-13501F.xml
