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From D. F. Nevill   13 [July 1875]1

45, Charles Street

13th

My dear Mr Darwin

I wrote a few days ago to thank you for the great pleasure you had afforded me by sending me your book—2 I can assure you I am reading it with the greatest interest— there is only one thing wanting— if you would give me your autograph to put in to the book it would enhance its value so much in my eyes— Prince Teck was so disappointed he did not see you—3 If at any time you could ever let me come again and pay you and Mrs Darwin a visit I should be truly delighted4

Ys most truly | Dorothy Nevill

1
The month and year are established by the relationship between this letter and the letter from D. F. Nevill, 2 July [1875].
2
Insectivorous plants (see letter from D. F. Nevill, 2 July [1875] and n. 2).
3
Francis, duke of Teck, had planned to visit the Darwins on 11 May 1875 (see letter to John Lubbock, 3 May [1875] and n. 3).
4
Nevill had visited the Darwins for lunch on 4 May 1875 (see letter from Francis Darwin, [4 May 1875] and n. 4).

Please cite as “DCP-LETT-10063,” in Ɛpsilon: The Charles Darwin Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/dcp-data/letters/DCP-LETT-10063