Davenport 235
[stamped]University College London Galton Papers[end stamp]
Oct. 14, '02
Dear Mr. Galton:--
Word has just reached me that it is possible that some action may be taken by the Carnegie Institution at a Board meeting in November in relation to my application for the Establishment of a station for the Experimental study of Evolution at Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island.
The Board would be glad of any testimony relative to (1) the importance of such a station, (2) my qualifications as possible director and (3) the suitability of the locality. Of the last point of course you cannot speak but I feel that it would be a great help to the cause if you could find time to write a short letter concerning the importance of the station proposed [illegible] any thing concerning my equipment for the position that you may care to hazard. The establishment of the station is a thing I have much at heart and for which I am ready to sacrifice a great deal.
Trusting that you will not feel my request too bold, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
Chas. B. Davenport.
The letter head best be addressed to
Dr. John S. Billings,
Astor Library,
New York, N.Y.
who is chairman of the biological Committee -
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