CD and Frank Darwin hard at work on physiology of plants.
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CD and Frank Darwin hard at work on physiology of plants.
Letter of condolence on reading Times report of death of WDF’s daughter.
Invites WDF to visit.
Describes activities of his children.
Discusses his present book [Descent].
Is correcting proofs for Expression.
Family news.
Has finished Expression.
His strength fails more and more; needs to rest every six weeks or so.
Has been in bed for some days with ugly head symptoms. "We are a poor lot."
Has just finished new editions of Descent
and Coral reefs.
Is working on a book almost wholly on Drosera; thinks he has made some discoveries.
Will never have strength and life to complete more of the series of books related to Origin.
Asks for living plant of Utricularia and information on Pinguicula lusitanica. Gives notes on habitats.