Reports on the effects of inbreeding in dogs and the results of crossing Canada and common geese.
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Reports on the effects of inbreeding in dogs and the results of crossing Canada and common geese.
Expresses her pleasure at CD’s engagement.
Sends congratulations on CD’s engagement. "It is a marriage which will give almost as much pleasure to the rest of the world as it does to yourselves."
Expresses her pleasure and satisfaction in CD’s forthcoming marriage.
Expresses his pride and pleasure in CD’s friendship and wishes him well on hearing of his forthcoming marriage.
Writes lovingly of small events since he left Maer. Fears their opinions may differ on "the most important subject", religion, but is grateful for his openness about his "honest & conscientious doubts".
Sends congratulations and expresses her pleasure on hearing of CD’s forthcoming marriage.
Responds to items in CD’s letter, just received. Suggests parts of London where he might look for a house. Gives news of friends and relatives.
Invites CD to dine with them on Wednesday, since she will have few more opportunities of seeing "the original old Charles Darwin".
Has accepted the Hensleigh Wedgwoods’ invitation to go to London with them; can look at houses with CD. She wishes to avoid extravagance; asks him to choose three or four for her to see.