RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1939. [Letter to J. S. Henslow, 6 May 1849]. Sotheby's. Catalogue of valuable printed books, illuminated manuscripts, autograph letters, historical documets, oriental miniatures, etc. 6 March. London.
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed and edited by John van Wyhe 11.2023. RN1
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A. L. s. octavo. 6 May 1849 Malvern to Professor Henslow: I thought I was going the way of all flesh. Having heard of much success in some cases from the Cold Water Cure I determined to.. come here and put myself under Dr. Gully.. The cruel wretch has made me leave off snuff-that chief solace of life.. One most singular effect of the treatment is that it induces in most people, and eminently in my case, the most complete stagnation of mind: I have ceased to think even of Barnacles!-... those were delightful days when one had no such organ as a stomach, only a mouth...
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