A note from Emma Darwin thanking Innes' kind thoughts on the death of her husband. She talks further about Darwin's death. Transcription: "Ap 27 1882 Show moreA note from Emma Darwin thanking Innes' kind thoughts on the death of her husband. She talks further about Darwin's death. Transcription: "Ap 27 1882 My dear Mr Innes Your heartfelt words were a comfort + pleasure to me - I hope you made one of the many loving hearts around his grave yesterday - I am afraid it wd have been too trying for my dear Mrs Innes - I am not surprised that you who knew him so well saw the beauty of his character, so simple + open; but it is a constant happiness to me to see the effect of it on those who hardly knew him personally. You know how fond he was of you - He often spoke with pleasure of your last two visits especially the one in which Mrs Innes was able to come with you- Pray give her my affectionate love- I was not unprepared, as some months ago I felt our secure happiness (+ what happiness it was I only now seem thoroughly to realize) was utterly shaken - He became very feeble in body; but exactly the same in mind, + if possible, more tenderly regardful of those around him- The last hours were very suffering but not very long I am thankful to remember. With affectionate regard to you both yours E. Darwin Pray remember me most kindly to your son-" The Robert M. Stecher Collection of Charles Darwin Books and Manuscripts Show less
