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To G. H. Darwin   [17 November 1873]1

[2 Bryanston Street, London.]

Monday morning—

My dear G.—

Many thanks for your letter & I am very very sorry to hear so poor an account of yourself.— What pleasant society you have & could have in Cambridge if you were stronger.—2

Mamma cooly says that my money signifies more to all of you than to me—so put me down for 75£—ie if the affair goes on after we hear from Dohrn3

Ever yours | C. Darwin

1
The date is established by the relationship between this letter and the letter to G. H. Darwin, 15 November [1873]; in 1873, the Monday following 15 November was 17 November.
2
The letter from G. H. Darwin has not been found, but see the letter to G. H. Darwin, 15 November [1873]. In October 1873, George moved from London to Trinity College, Cambridge, to pursue a scientific career (ODNB).
3
CD was offering to increase his subscription to help Anton Dohrn complete the Zoological Station at Naples (see letter to G. H. Darwin, 15 November [1873], and letter from T. H. Huxley to Anton Dohrn, 15 November 1873).

Please cite as “DCP-LETT-9148,” in Ɛpsilon: The Charles Darwin Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/dcp-data/letters/DCP-LETT-9148