Asks to meet RO to get his opinion on zoological points.
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Asks to meet RO to get his opinion on zoological points.
Thanks for CHB’s essay [New observations on hay-fever (1877?)]. The calculation of the weight of pollen-grains is wonderful. Suggests he consult Cross and self-fertilisation, pp. 376, 405 for information on this subject.
Forwards an order for £1 1s in response to a circular from Ipswich Museum.
Suggests Dawkins publish a paper on new facts on changes in the skeletal structure of animals kept but not bred in captivity.
Orders two second-hand books from a dealer’s catalogue.
Sends four packets of lice and suggests writing to Dr A. Smith, "the S. African traveller", for assistance.