From J. F. McLennan 6 March 1871
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Thanks for copy of Descent. Dining with Vernon Lushington, who is jubilant over the book.
| Author: | John Ferguson McLennan |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 6 Mar 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 171: 17 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7549 |
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