From:
Sydney Barber Josiah Skertchly
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Feb [1880]
Source of text:
DAR 202: 121
Summary:
Asks CD to telegraph a testimonial for him.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Sydney Barber Josiah Skertchly
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 Sept 1881
Source of text:
DAR 177: 179
Summary:
Asks for a testimonial from CD to enable him to get an adequate Treasury pension. An accident at work has killed his son and injured him to such an extent that he must resign his appointment.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project