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40 Leicester Sq W. C.

4 May 1882.

Dear Sir

I am requested by the President of the Odontological Society of first Britain to forward to you the enclosed Resolution conveying the respectful sympathy of this Society with Mrs Darwin and your family in your great loss.

The Resolution was proposed

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from the Chair and carried unanimously.

I remain Sir

Yours faithfully

J. Francis [2 words illeg]

Hon: Secry

Willian Darwin Esq.

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40 Leicester Sq W. C.

4 May 1882.

Copy of - Resolution proposed at the meeting of the Society held on Monday 1st May 1882.

"The Odontological Society of first Britain deeply regret the loss sustained in the death of Charles Robert Darwin whose eminent scientific labours and contributions deserve the deep gratitude of

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all interested in the progress of knowledge.

That the sympathy of the Society be conveyed to the widow and family of the late Mr Darwin in their heavy bereavement."