To James Torbitt   17 November 1879

My dear Sir

I have been very glad to read so good a report.¹ Three copies have been forwarded to Mr. Farrer (who is already in communication with Ld. Sandon) and I have asked him to consider what can be done.² A Government official in another office remarked to me that it was very difficult for ministers to decide what to do in such cases as they must be prepared for mere cavillers in the H. of Commons. It would be a great evil if new varieties have to be raised every 4 or 5 years.

I shall be happy to read your remarks on varieties wearing out soon.

I have had to write many letters today— So believe me, | Yours very faithfully | Ch. Darwin.