Writes regarding CD’s will in the light of Anthony Rich’s proposed bequest.
Writes regarding CD’s will in the light of Anthony Rich’s proposed bequest.
Regrets that illness prevents his travelling to visit CD but would be pleased to see CD or his sons at Worthing.
Recommends article on "Brute and human intellect" by William James [J. Speculative Philos. 12 (1878): 236–78].
Sending second codicil for CD to sign.
Describes Anthony Rich, whom he has visited.
About Anthony Rich, who has decided to leave his fortune to CD [and later also to make a bequest to THH]. CD’s account of what he wrote to Rich.
He would be happy to receive a visit from one of CD’s sons at any time.
Sends specimens of Commelyna.
Discusses a chapter on design, written by WRG’s son [Percy Greg, The devil’s advocate (1878)]. Comments on the younger Greg’s criticisms of natural selection and evolution.
Responds to criticism concerning varieties, species, and genera.