I declare all the labour shown in these transactions is enough by itself to make one proud of one's countrymen...
LETTER 30.

TO HUGH STRICKLAND.
(30/1.

The first paragraph of this letter is published in the "Life and Letters," I., page 372, as part of a series of letters to Strickland, beginning at page 365, where a biographical note by Professor Newton is also given.

Professor Newton wrote: "In 1841 he brought the subject of Natural History Nomenclature before the British Association, and prepared the code of rules for Zoological Nomenclature, now known by his name--the principles of which are very generally accepted." Mr.Darwin's reasons against appending the describer's name to that of the species are given in "Life and Letters," page 366.

The present letter is of interest as giving additional details in regard to Darwin's difficulties.) Down, February 10th [1849].
I have again to thank you cordially for your letter.