Harvey had already published a serio-comic squib and a review, to which references are given in the "Life and Letters," II., pages 314 and 375; but apparently he had not before this time completed the reading of the "Origin.") [August, 1860.] I have read your long letter with much interest, and I thank you for your great liberality in sending it me.

But, on reflection, I do not wish to attempt answering any part, except to you privately.

Anything said by myself in defence would have no weight; it is best to be defended by others, or not at all.

Parts of your letter seem to me, if I may be permitted to say so, very acute and original, and I feel it a great compliment your giving up so much time to my book.

But, on the whole, I am disappointed; not from your not concurring with me, for I never expected that, and, indeed, in your remarks on Chapters XII.