From:
Briton Riviere
To:
Elinor Mary Bonham-Carter; Elinor Mary Dicey
Date:
26 June 1871
Source of text:
DAR 176: 174
Summary:
Gives examples of dogs’ expressions produced by ear movements.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
Gives examples of dogs’ expressions produced by ear movements.
Will attempt to draw the two expressions CD wants.
Sends sketches of expressions in two dogs.
Will himself correct the details on the woodblock CD finds acceptable. The second one followed CD’s instructions, contrary to his own experience.
Will try again to draw the expression of a pleased dog.
Thanks for CD’s books [unspecified].
Sends a drawing of dog’s expression for CD to approve and return.
Will need to see proofs of his drawings.
Flattered to be mentioned in introduction to Expression [p. 26].
Thanks for Expression.