the tone of the review, that I have written in a conceited and cocksure
style (The Reviewer speaks of the author's "evident self-satisfaction," and
of his disposing of all difficulties "more or less confidently."), which
shames me a little. There is another review of which I should like to know
the author, viz., of H.C. Watson in the "Gardener's Chronicle". Some of
the remarks are like yours, and he does deserve punishment; but surely the
review is too severe. Don't you think so?

I hope you got the three copies for Foreign Botanists in time for your
parcel, and your own copy. I have heard from Carpenter, who, I think, is
likely to be a convert. Also from Quatrefages, who is inclined to go a
long way with us. He says that he exhibited in his lecture a diagram
closely like mine!

I shall stay here one fortnight more, and then go to Down, staying on the
road at Shrewsbury a week. I have been very unfortunate: out of seven
weeks I have been confined for five to the house. This has been bad for
me, as I have not been able to help thinking to a foolish extent about my
book. If some four or five GOOD men came round nearly to our view, I shall
not fear ultimate success. I long to learn what Huxley thinks. Is your
introduction (Introduction to the 'Flora of Australia.') published? I
suppose that you will sell it separately. Please answer this, for I want
an extra copy to send away to Wallace. I am very bothersome, farewell.

Yours affectionately,
C. DARWIN.

I was very glad to see the Royal Medal for Mr. Bentham.