But it is foolish of me to trouble you with these remarks, which have probably often passed through your mind.

The end of this chapter (XLIII.) strikes me as admirably and grandly written.

I wish you joy at having completed your gigantic undertaking, and remain, my dear Lyell, Your ever faithful and now very old pupil, CHARLES DARWIN.
LETTER 251.

TO J.TRAHERNE MOGGRIDGE.

Sevenoaks, October 9th [1872].
I have just received your note, forwarded to me from my home.