On the petition by scientists regarding vivisection and plans for presenting it in Parliament.
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On the petition by scientists regarding vivisection and plans for presenting it in Parliament.
Sir John Lubbock’s advice on draft of petition on vivisection. Agrees with Lubbock’s opinion that a bill would be more effective – but the more the subject is stirred up, the better.
Asks WRSR to explain a diploma and letter he has received from Russia, so he can return his thanks. [Probably a reference to CD’s being made an honorary fellow of the Society of Naturalists of the Imperial Kazan University in 1875.]
CD has seen Sir John [Lubbock] who suggests that L. Playfair would be the best man to present the [vivisection] petition, but thinks the proposed bill much more important and useful. JL also suggests that the bill be given a more humanitarian aspect and that it be presented to both Houses of Parliament.
Richard Buckley Litchfield will soon be able to send CD revised copies of the bill.
Will write to Sir John Lubbock to ask if he will present the bill.