Letter written by Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin (1809-1882), Natural scientist who formulated the theory of evolution. A.L.S., Beckenham, 24th October n. y., one page 8vo. Double sheet, on his personal letterhead. To an unidentified gentleman. In part: “[…] Pray thank Prof Reichenbach for his great kindness. I am sorry that you and he have had to trouble; for a plant I knew was afterward discovered in flower and was sent to me so that I was able to agonise with the doubtful print […]”