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DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882). Autograph letter signed ('C. Darwin') to Hugh Falconer, Down, Bromley, Kent, 4 October [1862], one page, 8vo, on a bifolium (short tear to horizontal fold).
Darwin writes 'In Haste' to assure Falconer that he has returned his manuscript, with his own letter, 'to Park Crescent, & there I have no doubt you will find it safe. - I shd indeed be grieved if it was lost'.
The manuscript referred to is almost certainly Falconer's essay 'On the American fossil elephant' (Natural Historical Review, 1863, pp.43-114), which he had sent to Darwin with a letter of 24-27 September [1862]. Darwin's letter of 1 October (referred to here), commenting on the manuscript, survives: he was delighted with the paper, and pleased to see that Falconer did not believe in immutable species.
Darwin writes 'In Haste' to assure Falconer that he has returned his manuscript, with his own letter, 'to Park Crescent, & there I have no doubt you will find it safe. - I shd indeed be grieved if it was lost'.
The manuscript referred to is almost certainly Falconer's essay 'On the American fossil elephant' (Natural Historical Review, 1863, pp.43-114), which he had sent to Darwin with a letter of 24-27 September [1862]. Darwin's letter of 1 October (referred to here), commenting on the manuscript, survives: he was delighted with the paper, and pleased to see that Falconer did not believe in immutable species.
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