Sends some cash to help WED with moving expenses.
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Sends some cash to help WED with moving expenses.
Has written of his idea [on the formation of the gravels near Southampton] to James Geikie, who thought it very feasible.
Reports the death of Francis’ wife, Amy.
Discusses the purchase of some land;
plans to visit Southampton.
Discusses legal arrangements [unspecified].
Writes about the purchase of a horse.
Asks WED to make some observations on Acacia or Robinia.
Encloses his marriage present, which he fears Sara [Darwin née Sedgwick] will think "atrociously unsentimental", but he hopes useful.
Returns [unspecified] enclosure.
Writes of Anthony Rich’s bequest.
G[eorge] has visited A[nthony] R[ich] at Worthing.
Wants WED to thank F. de Chaumont for some valuable observations.
Discusses his work on Dr Erasmus Darwin’s life.
Asks for investment advice.
Is working at dimorphic plants;
is astonished at WED’s labour.
Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].
Goes to Leith Hill on Friday.
Sends enclosure for Captain Jones.
Comments on essay by E. D. Cope ["On the origin of genera", Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 20 (1868): 242–300].
Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].
Explains some proof-correcting symbols to be used by WED [on Origin, 6th ed. proofs?].
Is sending some proofs for correction by WED [6th ed. of Origin].