Darwin writes to say that he regrets he cannot comply with request because of his work and poor health. Darwin is delighted to have seen correspondent Show moreDarwin writes to say that he regrets he cannot comply with request because of his work and poor health. Darwin is delighted to have seen correspondent’s “wonderful experiment” at Royal Society. Transcript: "May 9" c. 1874 Down, Beckenham, Kent. My dear Sir It would give me much pleasure to comply with your request, but I have so much to do + my health is so weak that I really cannot.- I make it a rule, which I rarely break, to stick to whatever I have in hand, + always resent whenever I break this rule. I was delighted at the chance of seeing your wonderful experiments at the Royal Sor. the other night.- Pray believe me yours very faithfully Ch. Darwin" Letter sent from Down, Beckenham, Kent, England The Robert M. Stecher Collection of Charles Darwin Books and Manuscripts Show less