From Douglas Fox   12 November 1879

Dear M^r. Darwin

It is very kind of you to send me the life of D^r. Darwin—¹ I admire it greatly, it is very interesting & full of valuable information— He was a striking character & shone especially in an age when such men were scarce—

I had used in my early life to hear much of him from my Father D^r Fox who was a co-temporary with him & very intimate with him—² I shall always value highly the memoir you have given me—

Your’s very much obliged, & faithfully | Douglas Fox

C. Darwin Esqre