Science
CLODD
(Edward, 1840-1930, Banker, Writer, Anthropologist and Rationalist)
Autograph Letter Signed to Mr BLOOM,
with transcription, thanking him for the book which tells me what I wanted to know and will keep as suggested, The reference comes just when I want to use it in a little book on pre-historic man which I am writing. I had a good report of Allen direct, & shall be seeing him soon, Grant ALLEN, (1848-1899, the Canadian Novelist and Writer on Science and Evolution), 2 sides card 3½ x 4½, Savile Club, 107 Piccadilly, 4th October
Item Date: 1894
defects in 7 small areas, sense or lettering easily restored (see transcription), signature and rest of text untouched(Transcription)Savile Club,107, Piccadilly. W.Dear Mr. BloomMany thanks [for] your thoughtful kindness: [the, your] book tells me what I wanted [to] know. I will act on your [offer] to keep it. The reference comes just when I want to use it in a little book on pre-historic man which I am writing. I had [a g]ood report of A[l]len direct, & shall be s[e]eing him soon.Kind regards to Mrs. Bloom and yourself fromYours very faithfullyE: Clodd
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