My dear Darwin

I will take Faulds’ letter to the Anthro: & see what can be done.¹ indeed I myself got several thumb impresses a couple of years ago, having heard of the Chinese plan with criminals but failed, perhaps from want of sufficiently minute observation, to make out any large number of differences.² It would I think be feasable in one or two public schools where the system is established of annually taking heights weights &c also to take thumb marks. by which one would in time learn if the markings were as persistent as is said.³

Anyhow I will do what I can to help Mr Faulds in getting these sort of facts & in having an extract from his letter printed⁴

I am so glad that my “visuality” enquiries seem interesting to you. I get letters from all directions & the metaphysicians & mad-doctors have been very helpful.⁵

Very sincerely yours | Francis Galton

Our united kindest remembrances to you all.