In the next year Meldola wished to translate further papers of Fritz Müller’s, and received the following letter on the subject:—
“Nov. 25/80.
“Down.
“My dear Sir,—I can well believe that your labour must have been great, and everyone is bound to aid you in any way.
“No. I. of F. Müller’s paper is in the August no. for 1877.
“No. II.—is in the October no. for 1877.
“Both these articles I remember thinking excellent.
“I am not one of the editors of Kosmos, only a kind of patron(!) and therefore cannot give permission; but when you write to the editors you can say that I have expressed a hope that permission would be granted, you acknowledging source of papers.
“Heartily wishing you success and in haste to catch first post, I remain yours very faithfully,
“Ch. Darwin.”