From William Farr   6 August 1870

My dear Sir

I am glad Sir John Lubbock—made the fight he did.¹

It must be kept up.

The Inquiry might be undertaken—through private channels—& a friend of mine has inserted a notice in the Lancet—of which the Editor has sent you a copy.²

I shall at all times support—and endeavor to give effect to any suggestions you throw out. Someday—I want to talk to you about zymotic diseases—biads³ & monads—but shall not intrude until your opus majus⁴ is out.

I am my dear Sir | ever yours faithfully | W. Farr