CD cannot come to London to sit for photograph. Sends one taken by son [Leonard], which family considers the best likeness. CD would be glad to give a sitting at Down.
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CD cannot come to London to sit for photograph. Sends one taken by son [Leonard], which family considers the best likeness. CD would be glad to give a sitting at Down.
Although he formed a high opinion of one of the correspondent’s papers, regrets that he could not presume to give an opinion of the merits of a candidate in chemistry.
CD sends thanks for the honour conferred by his election as an honorary member, though ill health may prevent his taking advantage of the privileges granted.
Has no objection to having his name appear as honorary member of [unidentified] club.
Asks about insects and seeds on leaves of Pinguicula.
Thanks correspondent for offer of [unidentified] rare book but does not accept it.
Thanks an unknown correspondent for the 4th edition of his 'remarkable work'.
Is obliged for addressee’s courteous note and is indifferent to how his name is used.
Invites correspondent to luncheon on Friday or Saturday.