Is obliged for WBT’s "curious case". Discusses the effects of castration on development.
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Is obliged for WBT’s "curious case". Discusses the effects of castration on development.
Would like to borrow WBT’s collection of fowls’ skulls.
Asks for WBT’s opinion of G. Ferguson, the author of a poultry book [Ferguson’s illustrated book of domestic poultry].
Thanks for skulls
and information about Ferguson.
Is working on rabbits’ skeletons.
Asks whether WBT will read over his MS sketch on poultry when done.
Wants rabbit specimens.
Thanks for agreeing to read MS.
Outlines poultry breeding experiment he would like to see tried.
Asks for some unspecified items to be sent to him. The Half-lop [rabbit] should be killed, but without damaging the skull. Has not opened the box with skulls yet.
Details of peculiarities in poultry.
Is examining wild varieties of rabbit.
Inquires about rabbits.
Sends list of queries on poultry.
WBT’s fowls’ skulls have arrived.
Has completed MS on poultry [for Variation].
Thanks for information on their courtship.
Asks for return of his MS [unspecified].
Sends MS on fowls for WBT’s inspection.
Thanks WBT for information on pigeons and poultry.