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Writes about the Carl Vogt and J. J. Moulinié translation [of Variation].
Never imagined that the facts about sexual selection could be new to CD. Thought fact that brightly coloured females build concealed nests and almost all those in which sexes differ remarkably build exposed nests might be new to him. Some problems remain. Sends his notes for CD to use if he wants.
Through Carl Vogt, he has received the right to translate Variation into French [(1868), preface by Carl Vogt].
Asks whether CD will subscribe to a memorial for Richard Dawes [1793–1867].
Weisse of Stuttgart is keen to publish a translation of the book on which CD is working [Variation].
Sends Fritz Müller’s address; has sent him Insular floras [pamphlet].
Thanks CD for new edition of Origin [4th ed. (1866)].
Comments on CD’s criticism of the harsh tone of Generelle Morphologie. Thinks he may have harmed himself but not the cause. Believes a radical reform of the science necessary, and since most scientists take a prejudiced view of the matter, a vigorous attack is essential.
Describes his travels in Canaries, Spain, and France.
JvH will help with expression queries. Considers CD’s investigation highly important and original. Sends list of men to whom he is sending copies of the questions.
Having tried all other sources for aid, JWS is forced to turn to CD’s generosity. His financial position is bad; frequent and serious illness prevents him from working properly.
The proofs CD sent seem to have been lost in the post. Asks him to send another set by ordinary letter post.
Lost proofs have arrived.
Proposes to append the woodcuts of dog and cat varieties from Brehm [Illustrirtes Thierleben (1864–7)], which he has also translated, to the Russian edition of Variation.
Repeats details of his previous letter [5537] as he was unsure whether CD received it.
CD’s letter [3992] gave him encouragement in his work [on monstrosities], which, he regrets, is little understood or appreciated in France. Hopes to be able to produce anomalies at will as a result of his experiments. Sends a recent paper ["Rapport sur un veau monstrueux", Arch. Com. Agric. Arrondissement Lille (1867)].
Offers to send Benoît de Maillet’s Telliamed [1750].
Encloses a letter [16 May 1867] from John Anderson, a nurseryman, giving information on budding of blotched ash at the nursery.
Glad to hear Wallace is contender for Gold Medal. Has highest esteem for his extraordinary talents.
Thanks for H. Barkly’s letter from Mauritius.
Glad to see HB takes same view as CD about bones of deer [see 5395].
Objections to continental extension theory.
Progress [on Variation] very slow.