CD grieves over death of Frank’s wife Amy; worries that it will weaken Frank’s determination to pursue his scientific work.
CD grieves over death of Frank’s wife Amy; worries that it will weaken Frank’s determination to pursue his scientific work.
Reports the death of Francis’ wife, Amy.
Thanks JS for three essays. Has read with great interest the essay on the basking shark ["Sur les appareils tamiseurs ou fanons branchiaux du Pélerin", Kjo|benhaven Oversigt (1873): 47–66]. The explanation that the comb-like structures are of the nature of teeth is a "most wonderful case".
Sends his photograph.
His research on Orchis maculata.
Discusses effect of disuse of anthers in Salvia officinalis.
Pleased CD can use his observations on Primula elatior.
Informs LD of the death of Francis Darwin’s wife, Amy.
JDH’s condolences at Amy Darwin’s death.
Describes behaviour of apes and monkeys in presenting coloured hindquarters.
Thanks GWN for condolences on death of Amy, his daughter-in-law.
Mentions observations on apes and other mammals. Describes habits of apes and monkeys in presenting hindquarters. Thinks species that present always have colourful hindquarters. Discusses possible exceptions to rule.
Discusses death of his daughter-in-law
and possible visit by EH.
Discusses the death of his daughter-in-law.
Plans to visit Southampton.
Convinced Cross and self fertilisation is of permanent value, though an extremely dry, special subject. Thinks it will sell for many years and suggests a printing of 1500 copies. Asks that a good indexer be found and put to work. Appleton has agreed to publish it
and Orchids, [2d ed.], if Murray’s will supply stereotype plates.
Forwards chapter [of Orchids (1877)] for correction.
Sadness at the death of Amy.
JDH again expresses his condolences.
The Glasgow BAAS meeting was good, except for Tait’s shameful attack on Tyndall.
Immensely impressed on Scottish geological and glacial features. Is CD aware that the earth beneath Glen Roy roads was found to contain freshwater diatoms?
Recounts the itinerary of his honeymoon in Scotland.
CD thanks JDH for his condolences. Amy’s baby will live with the Darwins.
Describes example of instinctive behaviour in new-born leveret.
Cites experiment in which rabbit breathed vapour of nitrite of amyl.
Suggests that change in terrestrial atmosphere is responsible for evolution from scales to fur or feathers.
Encloses coral specimen and manuscript account of it by William Lonsdale.
Asks WCM to design additional rooms for Down House.
Discusses page length [of Cross and self-fertilisation]. Doubts 1500 copies will be sold until lapse of some years.
Pleased to hear of Peter Henderson’s intended experiment [on Drosera, see 10588]. Asks that she tell Mr Henderson that he believes good derived from animal diet will be shown only by production of larger number of seeds and more luxuriant growth in the ensuing year. Wishes to hear the results.