From St G. J. Mivart   22 January 1871

My dear Sir

I have duly received Vol I and I thank you very much for it. I have devoted the greater part of this morning to reading it which I am doing with the greatest interest and shall count upon duly receiving Vol II when ready. I think it was exceedingly kind of you to send it. As to my sending mine to you it was a plain duty.¹

I do not see how anyone can reasonably feel anything but sympathy and esteem for a writer zealously & industriously labouring for the promotion of what he conscientiously believes to be truth.

You know that I do not believe you see the whole truth—but then I am quite sure I do not see it myself! I hope you will favour me with the opportunity of another chat when you come to town and in the meantime with best regards remain | Your’s very sincerely | S^t. G. Mivart.