Passes judgment on photo of embryological interest.
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Passes judgment on photo of embryological interest.
Unable to accept invitation.
Looked at leaves and saw no sign that animal matter was absorbed. Believes insects were caught only accidentally.
Asks him to deliver two or three feet of linoleum.
Thanks for information on inheritance of mental peculiarities in cats.
Regrets not having a duplicate of one of his books to give away. "You will before long no doubt be able to borrow a copy."
"When a man has laboured hard in science & has proved that he is capable of original research, he may [some]times indulge in speculation [&] the public will indulge him. But even in this case it is a common error to speculate too largely, for speculation is far easier than observation or experiments . . ."
Asks for some pamphlets, the titles of which have been sent to him by Dr Spengel [see 8053].
Reports that Variation is out of print. Suggests means of obtaining a copy.
Turns down an offer to undertake a German translation of one of his works.