To G. H. Darwin   2 August [1873]¹

My dear George

I have just read your article.² It strikes me now as more interesting & able that when I read it in M.S. I feel sure that I sh^d. been much struck by it, if I had never heard of the author. It also seems to me unusually well written & arranged. Eras.³ remarked spontaneously that it was very well written, & interesting.— I wish you joy. It is a good omen for the future.

Your affectionate Father | Ch. Darwin