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From:
Allen, Fanny
To:
Darwin, H. E.
Date:
19 May [1868]
Source of text:
DAR 219.8: 7
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Darwin Family Letters
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GHKT should not take more trouble about human expression. Discusses contraction of orbicular muscles in elephants.
Asks about colour of first plumage of breeds of Ceylon fowls in which hens alone are coloured.
Thanks THF for correcting the error in Orchids.
Asks him to find out what insects visit the fly orchid and for what purpose.
Going to the Gold Coast. Will collect plants for Kew.
Offers his services. Particularly interested in making inquiries for CD about the human race.
Regrets he cannot get to Down.
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