Transcription:"Dear Innes, We were much concerned at hearing yesterday evening of the death of your mother. I never heard of a more merciful release f Show moreTranscription:"Dear Innes, We were much concerned at hearing yesterday evening of the death of your mother. I never heard of a more merciful release from suffering. In your sorrow you must have the satisfaction of knowing how excellent & attentive a son you have been; & one cannot have a higher satisfaction. I hope Mrs Innes has not suffered from the suddenness of the shock. With our united sympathy, pray believe me, Dear Innes, Yours very sincerely, Ch. Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England. The Robert M. Stecher Collection of Charles Darwin Books and Manuscripts Show less
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