| Reference number | MS/257/2/6 |
| Alternative reference number | Sa.388 |
| Previous numbers | ES2/2/388 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Charles Robert Darwin, Down, Bromley, Kent to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 4 December [1864] |
| Description | Darwin thanks Sabine for his ‘eulogium’ regarding Darwin’s work in natural history. Darwin is amazed at his achievement and filled with ‘infinite pride’ reading Sabine’s address but wishes he had said more about Origins. Darwin expresses no doubts at the progress of natural selection. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8196 | Darwin; Charles Robert (1809 - 1882); naturalist | 1809 - 1882 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |