Huxley Aldous

Best.-Nr. 42932 — Sir Samuel Squire 1860-1937 Medical Editor and Author saying that he is "trying to get to the bottom of the many letters which accumulated during my late absences in the Canaries & Madeira. I have just come across the enclosed. I hasten to send it to you as it entirely alters the aspect of Mr Baiters action. I do not remember giving him the privilege to speak in express terms but I should not like to say that my words may have been incapable of that interpretation." 3 sides 8vo. 4 Marlborough Place London 7th June Between 1870 and 1885 Huxley went through a period of almost ceaseless activity. He was chosen as one of the secretaries of the Royal Society published a variety of philosophical works was a member of the London School board and served on six royal commissions. This was in addition to his lecturing and his scientific publications. Huxley is known as "Darwin's Bulldog" for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Huxley's London home in which he wrote many of his works was at 4 Marlborough Place St John's Wood. The house was extended in the early 1870s to include a large drawing and dining room at which he held informal Sunday gatherings. unknown