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From:
Litchfield, H. E.
To:
Darwin, Emma
Date:
[autumn 1874]
Source of text:
DAR 245: 53
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Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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Sends his book [On protoplasm (1874)], which defends CD’s theory.
Suggests why the lips are closed and the teeth clenched in the expression of determination: it originated as a means of protecting jaw-bone and teeth against a strong blow.
Thanks Howitt for his offer of information from Australia and suggests that Howitt keep detailed notes for a future publication.
Comments on Tyndall’s [Presidential] Address at Belfast meeting [of BAAS] and praise of CD’s work there. Mentions criticism of Belfast clergy.
CL saw some crustacean footprints while in Ireland.
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