Sends corrections of JJM’s translation of Origin. Sends preface.
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Sends corrections of JJM’s translation of Origin. Sends preface.
Encloses a few additions [missing] for new [4th] German edition of Origin
and a new application to publish translation of [Descent].
Thanks GC for his assistance. "The data for all that I have to say about the Scotch deer-hound are, owing to you, almost sufficient; and much better data than I have got in many other cases." [See Descent 2: 260.]
Believes Dr Stirling would be compelled to admit some change in "the famous protoplasm in our domestic races, both in regard to the structure of the body & qualities of the mind".
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.