for imbeciles, epileptics, insane, and criminals. We are studying communities with high consanguinity also. Altogether the work is developing in a satisfactory and interesting manner. We have thought that, though our work is mostly in "negative Eugenics", we should put ourself in a position to give positive advice. We cannot urge all persons with a defect not to marry; for that would imply [underscore]most[end underscore] people, I imagine, but we hope to be able to say, "despite your defect you can [crossed out text] have sound offspring if you will marry thus-and-so." I want to tell you how much I have enjoyed reading your autobiography. You have quite put yourself into it; and that makes it much more valuable than any "Life" by another hand. It would please you to realize how universal is the recognition in this Country, of your position as the founder of the science of Eugenics. And, I think, as the years go by, humanity will more and more appreciate its debt to you. In this country we have run "Charity" mad. Now, a revulsion of feeling is coming about, and people are turning to your teaching. With best wishes for continued strength and health & espression of my [illegible - professional?] esteem, Yours faithfully, Chas B. Davenport. [end]