Letter to Robert Mallet to say that the political impediments must be overcome to carry through his project of geologizing in the area of Naples, Ital Show moreLetter to Robert Mallet to say that the political impediments must be overcome to carry through his project of geologizing in the area of Naples, Italy. Transcription: "53 Harley St London [] 4.1058 My dear [sir] I have spoken with the Pres. I will a [] of the [] in favour of your proposition provided you can get Government countenance + help - I have said all I can The difficulties must be looked in the face - [Tim?] is of no value in the eyes of Neapoli- tans - To get competant interpreters [is] no easy matter - The first idea to be overcome is to show that you do not go to produce a political [court?] -quarter of which they, the authorities, live in dread. I was advised when there a month ago [] attempt to [geoligize?] south of Naples because of the state of the county, he I suspect that they alluded to California. S. of where you would have to go Difficulties may disappear when boldly confronted but I fear official + po- litical impediments where [] is so limited - However I thank the object so food + on that I only state the obstacles in the hope of their being overcome [] [] Cha Lyell R. Matthew Esq." Letter, signed by sender. Sent from 53 Harley St, London. The Robert M. Stecher Collection of Charles Darwin Books and Manuscripts Show less
