From A. B. Buckley   19 December 1879

Dear M^r. Darwin

Thank you very much for acting so promptly upon my suggestion. Perhaps nothing may be found, for such things are very difficult; but I felt that if no one knew the need there was never any chance— I wish much that work could be found, our friend is so sensitive upon points of money & I do not feel sure of his thinking it right to take Government money, for nothing in return.¹

Thanking you very much | Yours sincerely | Arabella B Buckley