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Will be proud to publish CD’s new work on domestic animals [Variation]. Will announce it as the complement of the Origin. Advises on woodcuts; does not wish to limit number; agrees to CD’s suggestions for artists.
Observations for CD on oxlips, which she finds never grow near cowslips or primroses.
Sends camera outlines of pollen. Thinks the red longstyled ones are more sterile than the yellow.
Notes on the caste system of India; its influences on form and habit.
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Most of the letter is devoted to a mathematical derivation to show that part of son John's work on errors in geodetic observations is in error; however, part is highly praised by JH. Remainder of letter is clearly intended as a morale booster for John.