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Comments on CW’s article on phyllotaxy;
discusses criticisms of Origin by Mivart.
Wishes to republish CW’s review as pamphlet [Darwinism (1871)].
Two sons will visit America. Hopes they may call on CW.
CW’s pamphlet [Darwinism (1871)] nearly ready. Friends have been much struck by it but say several passages rather obscure.
Glad CW coming to England. Will be delighted to see him at Down.
Forwards a letter. Has distributed 220 copies of the pamphlet [Darwinism 1871].
Thomas Henry Huxley has sent review of St George Jackson Mivart’s On the genesis of species and his review of Descent in Quarterly Review (Mivart 1871a and [Mivart] 1871c) to the Contemporary Review [18 (1871): 443–76] .
Glad CW has written on phyllotaxy [Mem. Am. Acad. Arts & Sci. n.s. 9 (1867–73): 379–415].
Sure that CW’s pamphlet [Darwinism (1871)] will do cause good service.
Grateful for kindness to sons in America.
Delighted to have cloud of darkness removed by CW’s paper on phyllotaxy [Mem. Am. Acad. Arts & Sci. n.s. 9 (1867–73): 379–415].
Has heard that Mivart will answer CW’s pamphlet [Darwinism (1871)].
Sends details of Alexander Dickson’s paper ‘On some abnormal cones of Pinus Pinaster’ (Dickson 1871).
CW’s article responding to Mivart [see 8351] on the fixity of species is very clear.
On evolution of language, CD doubts W. D. Whitney’s claim that changes are effected by the will of man. Asks CW when a thing may properly be said to be so effected.
CD thanks CW for long, interesting letter; hopes the ideas will be worked into an essay some day.
Suggests dates for a proposed visit and gives instructions for reaching Down.
Recommends J. C. Houzeau’s Études sur les facultés mentales des animaux [1872].
Was glad to make CW’s acquaintance.
Head movements and their expressive significance. [P.S. explains letter was returned to CD because of a mistake in the address.]
Discusses function of the eyebrows in protecting the eyes from sweat.
Mentions notices in the Nation.