He forwarded CD’s queries on the insane to James Crichton-Browne who has now answered.
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He forwarded CD’s queries on the insane to James Crichton-Browne who has now answered.
Oliver overlooked CD’s request about rutaceous flowers. Of precisely which points about the ovules does CD want illustrations?
Forwards reply from [Peter Robertson] head forester for Marquis of Breadalbane on development of horns in Scottish deer.
Sends translation of Mr Steiger’s letter responding to question CD had asked about growth of horns of merino rams.
Sends abstract of an article by Carrière [J. Agric. Pratique 1 (1869): 159–67] on the improvement of wild radish by selection.
Differences in size and weight in deerhounds, with tables of comparative weights according to sex. Promises information on weights of deerhound puppies. Effects of cross- and inbreeding.
Proportion of sexes in pigeons, pigs, and pheasants.
Sexual preferences of females.
Congratulates WP on the success of his lectures.
Discusses the phrase "struggle for existence".
Sends a list of his papers.
Migratory male nightingales and blackcaps arrive before females [see Descent 1: 259].
Discusses chaffinch "Peggers".
Disagrees with CD’s opinion that canary mules are fertile.
Display of colour of greenfinches in courtship.
Sends message to CD about development of horns in sheep.
Proportion of sexes in (new-born) lambs equal, but males more likely to die.
Observations on expression and colour of beard and hair in natives of India.
Did not intend to imply that Hallett said variation stopped, but that it arrives at a point where further accumulation in direction sought is so slow as to result practically in fixity of type – but not absolute fixity.
Duke of Argyll has requested JDH to superintend publication of a flora of India. JDH thinks he [Argyll] is paying him off for his kick at natural theology.
Willy [Hooker] returning from New Zealand.
A unique character in Drosophyllum.
Sees no reason for CD to contribute to Ross and Faraday memorials.
Replies to CD’s queries on sexual habits and differences in fish and lizards.
Glad Dareste is candidate for Paris Chair. No subject more important than modification of structure by direct action of changed conditions, and Dareste has thrown much light on subject. Believes monstrosities cannot be separated from slighter variations.
Thanks for facts on inheritance. May be used if CD corrects 3d ed. [2d ed.] of Variation.
John Lubbock regrets GHD did not take the Eton post. JL thinks scientific masters will soon occupy places as high and as profitable as classical masters.
Horned rams of Guinea sheep.
CD’s queries about expression are too difficult for him to answer.
Visiting arrangements.
Reports what he must pay for university courses. Forgets what CD wants to know about vermiform appendage.