CD questions ADB on the mode of feeding of geese and on the existence of variations in the structure of the bill; is trying to trace gradations in structure and habits.
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CD questions ADB on the mode of feeding of geese and on the existence of variations in the structure of the bill; is trying to trace gradations in structure and habits.
Reports how his sons enjoyed their trip to America.
Is glad SRSN is settled in Dresden.
Requests a prescribed physic [not specified].
Thanks for offer of photograph.
Asks for a meeting in order to go over the shells [which GBS was to describe in the appendix on Tertiary fossil shells in South America].
Seeks correspondent’s support for his nephew, Henry Parker, for membership in the Athenaeum.
Tells correspondent how to locate Michael Faraday’s widow [Sarah Barnard].
Encloses answers and corrections [concerning Orchids]. Thanks HGB for translating it.
Congratulates TB on his son’s success in scientific studies.
Susan Darwin’s death [Oct 1866] has severed last ties of family with Shrewsbury.