RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1851. [Testimonial]. In Testimonials for Thomas H. Huxley, F.R.S., candidate for the Chair of Natural History at the University of Toronto. London: Richard Taylor printed, p. 4.
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed and edited by John van Wyhe 2006. RN2
NOTE: See record in the Freeman Bibliographical Database, enter its Identifier here. See remarks by R. B. Freeman.
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Down Farnborough Kent
Oct. 9. 1851
Dear Sir
I have much pleasure in expressing my opinion, from the high character of your published contributions to Science, and from the course of your studies during your long Voyage, that you are excellently qualified for a Professorship in Natural History.— You have my best wishes for success in your present application, & I beg to remain
Dear Sir
Your's faithfully
Charles Darwin
1 This letter was written in support of Thomas Henry Huxley's (1825-1895) unsuccessful application for the Chair of Natural History at the University of Toronto. See Correspondence vol. 5.
Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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