Darwin writes in appreciation for the addressee's "magnificent work in quarto on Mining Industry, together with an atlas in folio..." and the kindness Show moreDarwin writes in appreciation for the addressee's "magnificent work in quarto on Mining Industry, together with an atlas in folio..." and the kindness shown to his cousins while visiting California. Transcription: "Feb. 20/02/1872 Down, Beckenham, Kent. My dear Sir I have no doubt that I owe to you such kindness The present received [] days ago of your [] work in [] on Mining Industry, together with an atlas in folio. I can affirm you that I am fully [] of this mark of [] feeling towards []. My [] have told me much of all that they saw in California + how greatly they were indebted to you for all sorts of assistance + kindness. They desire me to send you their vy kind remembrances. Pray believe me, My dear Sir yours sincerely + obliged Charles Darwin" Letter sent from Down, Beckenham, Kent, England The Robert M. Stecher Collection of Charles Darwin Books and Manuscripts Show less