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Charles Darwin autograph letter signed, an intriguing letter regarding doing ''the best for my children''. Dated 21 November 1862, Darwin writes to his land agent John Higghins on his personal stationery in full, ''My dear Sir / I beg leave to acknowledge & thank you for 245 [pounds]: 18s: 0d being half a year's rent, placed to my account at the Union Bank. / Your account of the Tomline estate gives me some regret; but I hope I have done the best for my children. I am very glad to see that you use your own hand again in writing, as this shows you must be better. Believe me / My dear Sir / Yours very sincerely / Ch. R. Darwin''. Darwin purposely signs over a duty stamp at conclusion of letter, measuring 5'' x 8''. Folds, else near fine.
Charles Darwin Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I hope I have done the best for my children...''
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