HUXLEY THOMAS: (1825-1895) English Biologist, known as 'Darwin's Bulldog' for his advocacy of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. A.L.S., T H Huxley, four pages, 8vo, London, 10th January 1880's (largely illegible), to Mr. Burke. Huxley informs his correspondent, in part, 'I thank you very much for your congratulations as I have every reason to believe that I shall shortly have a right to do so. But at present I am only in the position of a Bishop designate - the newspapers of course being quite wrong in all their announcements' further remarking, 'I may add that I do not intend to leave to be a 'fisher of men' and that a special landing net shall always be ready for you (in the hands of my daughter Nettie) at the front door'. In concluding Huxley refers to the improved health of his wife. With very slight traces of former mounting to the right edge of the verso, otherwise VG