Gives his opinion on four papers by J. P. M. Weale.
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Gives his opinion on four papers by J. P. M. Weale.
Discusses his blunder in "confounding the two foramina" [in the skull] of apes [in Descent].
Discusses views of George Rolleston, St George Mivart, and Huxley on the occurrence of the foramina.
Thanks WO for his replies [to 7551]. Discusses the open mouth in surprise; asks WO to investigate its function in hearing and breathing.
Asks why deaf persons generally keep mouths open.
Pleased about sale and new issue [of Descent]. Discusses presentation copies.
Believes he has committed an oversight with regard to sexual selection in insects. Cites conclusions of B. T. Lowne, which are similar to GBM’s.
Thanks BJS for his interesting letter about parrots and language.
Asks whether Bugis [Buggess] are Malays. [See 7587.]
PM’s letter and newspaper article [see 7576] show him to be still vigorous. CD doubts that he himself will be good for much more.
Thanks RHB for information on expression in the blind.
Sends queries on expression and asks whether he could answer them with respect to those born blind.
Appreciative response to ARW’s "grand review" of Descent in the Academy [2 (1871–2): 177–82]. Comments in detail on ARW’s criticisms.
Thanks TRRS for copy of his book [Essays on Darwinism (1871)].
Comments on FCD’s 1848 work [see 7582] in which he came near to anticipating CD.
Comments on FCD’s paper [on action of the eyelids, see 7203]. Asks about contraction or dilation of the iris due to emotional states, illness, or prostration.
Agrees that in a deaf person the jaw may fall because of concentrated attention.
In surprise, mouth is opened suddenly and chest filled with air. This expression occurs in all parts of the world. Odd that so simple a movement is so perplexing to understand.
Pleased with sum the reprint [of Descent] has produced. Terms of payment accepted.
Thanks JM for Nonconformist [review of Descent, 32 (1871): 240–1].
Would like to see other out-of-way reviews – especially religious.
Other reviews favourable, including Wallace’s [see 7569], which is admirable.
Thanks PH for his memoir on Poterion [Natuurkd. Verh. Utrecht 2 (1870)].
Asks name of an Abutilon from Fritz Müller.
Questions about Drosophyllum for experiments;
the meaning of "Sirdar".
Wonderful success of Descent. Astonished by liberality of public. No abuse yet.
Marvels at JDH’s plans for a trip to Morocco. Asks him to look for alpine insects.
Is astonished at sale [of Descent]. Will make no additions, but must correct a few misprints and errors [for third issue].
Comments on WRG’s MS on ratio of the sexes at birth.
Offers to send J. M. A. Thury’s paper ["Loi de production des sexes", Arch. Sci. Phys. & Nat. 18 (1863): 91–8].
Has this day sent off corrections for new issue [of Descent]. Asks whether title-page may read "Sixth Thousand".
Asks for photograph of pointed ear of ERL’s friend.