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Thanks TCE for telling him of his crossed pigs. When they are grown, he would like to know whether they resemble each other.
Doubts the half-bred Gallus sonnerati will be productive, though he was assured many years ago that such a fertile half-breed once occurred.
Thanks W. H. Fitch for drawing for the Primula paper. Death of experimental plants delays publication.
Has received the shipment of skeletons of fowls. Asks TCE species name of Gungla cock. Mentions other specimens.
Sends three tables on the known geological distribution of genera and subgenera of Brachiopoda. Has been continually puzzled by intermediate forms, and is convinced that the greater number of species can be linked together. "Natura non facit saltum."
Regrets the error in the bill and receipt. CD is surprised at so large a reduction in profit in the last edition.
Asks how many wild Chillingham cattle are killed each year. Interested in rate of increase.
Information is sought from correspondents regarding the mental powers of Polish and other tufted fowls. CD finds it hard to believe that the protuberance of the front part of the skull, which is accompanied by a change in the shape of the brain, would not produce a change in mental powers. References to Bechstein, Pallas, and Tegetmeier regarding the stupid behaviour of these birds.
CD is unable to locate his specimens of two Falkland Island birds [Opetiorhynchus].
Sends some replies to CD’s queries and data on pigeon flights between Bordeaux and Verviers.
Discusses results of his examination of fowls’ skeletons. Wants to quote TCE on variation in skeletons of allied species. Asks about skulls of birds with topknots.
CD is obliged for the offer, but he is "too much occupied to contribute to any periodicals".
Encloses amended note of £372 for third edition of Origin. Provides details of the calculation of profits.
Sends data on numbers of "wild" cattle in the herd on the estate of Lord Tankerville that have been killed by fighting, accidents, etc. He does not perceive that the cattle have diminished in size.
Acknowledges receipt of promissory note for £372 from JM for third edition of Origin.
Discusses family and domestic matters.
Thanks for information about natural increase of Chillingham cattle. Compares with case in Paraguay.
Asks D. Beaton whether varieties of the same species of Compositae frequently cross by insect agency or other means. Do the raisers of hollyhocks have to keep each variety separate for raising seed?