From Mary Charlton   25 March 1871

Dear Sir

I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your handsome donation of 50£ towards the above fund—¹

You will doubtless be gratified to learn that the sum now paid & promised is about 1000£. It is proposed to invest the money in the purchase of a permanent annuity for M^rs. Cresy.² M^rs. Cresy is deeply grateful for the spontaneous liberality of her late husbands friends

I am d^r Sir | Yrs truly | Mary Charlton

Cha^s. Darwin Esq