Comments on R. L. Tait’s claimed isolation of digestive ferments from Nepenthes.
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Comments on R. L. Tait’s claimed isolation of digestive ferments from Nepenthes.
Abstract sent to the Royal Society. It seems to CD "uncommonly clear and well-done".
Acknowledges QS’s letter [10280f] and the diploma of the Accademia dei Lincei.
A letter of congratulation to Thomas Carlyle on his 80th birthday signed by CD and 118 others; to accompany the gift of a commemorative medal.
Comments on AW’s essay [on "Axolotl", Z. Wiss. Zool. 25 (suppl.) (1875): 297–342] with respect to evolutionary reversion. Peloric flowers must also be considered reversion.
Snow has caused postponement of trip to London. Will inform WR when he arrives.
CD has signed James Croll’s certificate [of nomination to Royal Society] with real pleasure.
Is coming to London. Will call on THH.
Asks JDH to try to come to luncheon if he is in London.
CD is furious at the prospect of Lankester’s being black-balled by the Linnean Society. He plans to solicit support from various members and to come up with Frank for the voting.
Strongly disapproves of the blackballing of Edwin Ray Lankester by the Linnean Society. States the reasons for his disapproval and hopes they will be considered.
Ferdinand Cohn has already sent a copy of his article, [possibly: "Über die Function der Blasen von Aldrovanda und Utricularia", Beitr. Biol. Pflanz. 1 (1870–5) pt 3: 71–89].
Discusses blackballing of E. R. Lankester [at Linnean Society]. Reports on his attempts to persuade other Fellows to support Lankester’s election.
Arranges to visit AWB.
Suggests skin-grafting experiment on birds.
Discusses case of Edwin Ray Lankester; it has aroused his indignation.
Declines invitation to breakfast.
Discusses payment of £10 owed by Italians.
"No corrections for Voyage of Beagle [Journal of researches]."
Mentions revisions [in Variation, 2d ed.].
Argues with FG’s theory of heredity, defending Pangenesis: "I cannot doubt that every unit of the hybrid is hybridised and sends forth hybridised gemmules."
E. Ray Lankester blackballed by Linnean Society. Another election planned. Would JJW use his influence in Lankester’s favour?
CD’s attempts to get support for Lankester among Fellows of the Linnean Society. He has encountered opposition to the Council.