Glad CW has written on phyllotaxy [Mem. Am. Acad. Arts & Sci. n.s. 9 (1867–73): 379–415].
Sure that CW’s pamphlet [Darwinism (1871)] will do cause good service.
Grateful for kindness to sons in America.
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Glad CW has written on phyllotaxy [Mem. Am. Acad. Arts & Sci. n.s. 9 (1867–73): 379–415].
Sure that CW’s pamphlet [Darwinism (1871)] will do cause good service.
Grateful for kindness to sons in America.
Has completed corrections for Origin [6th ed.], but has received no proofs. Hopes it will be published without delay.
Has been reflecting on Murray’s suggestion to stereotype the Origin. Sees advantage in that it will make him stop additions and changes in style. Inquires whether each separate sheet is stereotyped and can be altered.
Asks whether any copies of C. Wright’s pamphlet have been sold.
Has discussed the tenancy at Claythorpe with his father, and he will be happy for JH’s son to take over the farm.
Sends CD some more ducks’ skins so that he can examine the lamellae.
Details of the JDH–Ayrton–Gladstone imbroglio.
Is sending some lectures as a sign of his society’s respect for CD and his work.
Sends details of his discoveries of relics and bones of the "mound-builders", and Jeffries Wyman’s comments on them.
Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].
Goes to Leith Hill on Friday.