Sends photographs of general paralytics. Expressions of exaltation of [these?] patients do not come out well in the photographs.
Is experimenting with idiots under his care. Has been unable to produce a blush in any one of them.
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Sends photographs of general paralytics. Expressions of exaltation of [these?] patients do not come out well in the photographs.
Is experimenting with idiots under his care. Has been unable to produce a blush in any one of them.
Thanks for information about blushing of idiots.
Case of pregnant woman "truly wonderful".
Thanks for photographs.
Has found London photographer, O. G. Rejlander, with passion for photographing expression.
Received information about iris of eye from F. C. Donders; shows contraction and dilation of pupil is very complex.
Asks JC-B to read CD’s MS on confusion of mind, which often or generally accompanies blushing.
Discusses blushing. CD believes confusion of mind alone can account for it. Sends MS for JC-B’s comments and corrections.
Is sending notes on blushing. Offers information on physiology and pathology of blushing.
Has sent photograph of seven imbeciles in one family.
Comments on notes by JC-B on relation between blushing and mental disturbance. Asks for further information about blushing. "The single pencil line down this MS is my mark that I have used it once."
Thanks for "dreadful photo of the imbeciles".