CD likes the engravings [for Fossil Cirripedia (Lepadidae)] but is distressed by JdeCS’s slow progress and is being pressed by owners to return their specimens.
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CD likes the engravings [for Fossil Cirripedia (Lepadidae)] but is distressed by JdeCS’s slow progress and is being pressed by owners to return their specimens.
Describes progress in illustrating fossil cirripede specimens by J. de C. Sowerby.
Thanks AS for a copy of his book, Discourse [on the studies of the University, 5th ed.].
Thinking of not sending his eldest son [William] to a classical school.
Thanks SC for box of specimens [of cirripedes].
Often wishes he had settled in one of the colonies because of opportunities for his children.
Inquires about financial matters.
Discusses share dealings and investment matters.
Discusses illustrations [for Living Cirripedia 1 (1851)]. Mentions drawings by G. B. Sowerby [Jr].
Discusses his account. Mentions reduction in rent due to agricultural conditions.
Describes progress of J. de C. Sowerby in engraving fossil cirripede specimens.
Asks his opinion concerning possible investment. Asks about possible land sale to Mr Mason.
Discusses capacity of some cirripedes to bore into rock. Describes progress of his research.
Two letters have arrived for WED.
Joseph has had two teeth out.
Thanks JWF and G. R. Waterhouse for cirripede specimens.
Discusses attachment of antennae in larvae of cirripedes.
Asks for information about how parasitic cirripedes are attached to host.
Requests permission to include foreign species in Fossil Cirrpedia (1851). Asks whether sponges arrived. Has not yet heard from Pearce about Pollicipes concinus.
Sends thanks for a note and returned drawing.
He is sending more text.