From C. P. Scott to G. H. Darwin 7 November 1875

Dear Darwin

I'm very sorry you cannot correspond for us but, as you say, it would under the circumstances not be worth while attempting it. I shall be much obliged if you will, as you suggest mention the matter to M^r. Jackson. I tried, but without success to find a correspondent about a year ago, and if you can help me now I shall be grateful. The difficulty is to find a man of the requisite standing in the University whose time is not already occupied.

I'm sorry you do not give a better account of yourself. My own acquaintance with ""St Andrews"" pretty much began & ended with the day when we met there & I am glad to say I have not since needed that medicine. My work here is pretty constant but it is varied and very interesting and need not be too hard.

Like you I have lost sight of almost all my school friends. I saw Whiteley again not very long since. He did not seem much older but then he never has seemed young. He flourishes greatly I believe & is the father of a numerous family. Do you know anything of O'Grady or of John Lad and where are all the Carpmaels?

Yrs sincerely | C.P. Scott.