From A. V. Dicey   25 February 1882

My dear M^r. Darwin

I must write a line to you to thank you for all all your interest and help about my election at the Athenæum—.¹ Your name secured me a number of votes to wch I had no other claim

It has long been a strong wish on my part to get into the club partly because my Father² belonged to it and in part for the very great advantage the Library may be to me. It has been a very great pleasure to me to get in—and I am most sincerely obliged to you & your son for all your kindness in the matter³

I am yours sincerely | A. V. Dicey