Intends experiment to see if cats released in country can find their way back.
Intends experiment to see if cats released in country can find their way back.
AR plans, when he dies, to leave sea-side house at Worthing to Huxley.
Pleased that Huxley is likely to accept gift of AR’s house.
Astonished by Rich’s act. Has written to him.
Reports observations of worms for CD’s use.
Sends some books.
Responds to MS of Earthworms. An objective but arbitrary test of intelligence in animals is the ability to learn from experience. Earthworms fall on the border of intelligence. They could justly be called intelligent if they could learn by experience to manipulate some unknown, exotic leaf. CD should make clear that intelligence does not imply self-consciousness.
Sends a number of facts for CD’s attention, including cases of water-beetles and newts in his aquarium having a foot caught by small bivalves. This might explain migration of bivalves.
Huxley has written to accept gift of Rich’s house.
Approves of Lord Derby’s politics.
Requests a subscription for Shrewsbury School.
Sends CD some samples of recent produce. Is "pretty well disgusted by the apathy and stupidity" he has encountered whilst trying to arouse interest and support for his work.
Sends boxes of Lake Geneva pebbles that CD requested.
Reports some observations on the growth of hair on his baby son’s ears.
Encloses statement of U. S. sales of CD’s works to 1 Feb 1881 and sends cheque for balance due to CD.
Reports the observations of Thomas Bridges on the Fuegian natives. Discusses especially the languages of the area.
Describes light-stimulated movement in fronds of the fern Asplenium.
Suggests transplanting plant ovaries to test Pangenesis.
None of the cats released in experiment found its way back.
Is glad CD finds his observations on hair growth on ears new and interesting.
Mentions instances in which young birds possess abilities lacking in the adult.
Cannot write so is using Lily as secretary. Proud to be member of Geological Society. Sends observations of rhododendron leaves. Could not find piece of ploughed land. Has proved Josiah Wedgwood III’s death in North Eastern Railway Company. Taking care because head hurts.