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To the American Philosophical Society   5 February 1870

Down. | Beckenham | Kent. S.E.

Feb. 5th. 1870

Sir

I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of Oct. 15th, in which you inform me that the American Philosophical Society has conferred on me the distinguished honour of electing me a Member; for this honour I beg permission to return my most sincere thanks.1

I have the honour to remain | Sir | Your most obedient servant | Ch. Darwin

To the | Secretary

1
See Correspondence vol. 17, Appendix III.

Manuscript Alterations and Comments

0.1 Beckenham] before del ‘Bromley.’

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