Identifies South American fossils in photographs sent by John Van der Weyde.
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Identifies South American fossils in photographs sent by John Van der Weyde.
Discusses abnormal pig’s foot sent to him by CD.
Bones in goose’s wing perfectly normal. Malformation probably due to want of balance in muscles; analogous to club-foot. Injury of the parent not reproduced in offspring, but may have led to disturbance in functions of nerves which control muscles. Would like further study.
Describes findings of examination of geese with abnormal wings. Says old gander that sired geese is without injury or abnormality. Encloses his assistant’s report.
Discusses having skull photographed and a cast made.
Sends photos of the niata ox skull presented by CD.
On structure and function of the cetacean larynx.
Thanks for new [6th] edition of Origin, which he read with great interest. Would welcome an edition with references to works cited.
Sends photographs received from Mr Van der Weyde who is working with associates in Montevideo collecting fossil bones. Asks WHF’s opinion of a specimen about which they are curious.
CD intends urging them to search the Tertiary bed beneath the Pampean formation.
‘The pigs-foot has been dispatched to day per Rail.’
Will be delighted to see WHF on 26th.
Encloses letter from R. A. Blair concerning goose with abnormal wing. Hopes WHF will look at bones.
Will bring photograph of goose with abnormal wing to London.
Has been poorly.
Comments on goose with abnormal wing.
Asks whether WHF has had time to look at goose’s wing.
Will ask Blair for more [goose] wing specimens.
Encloses letters from Blair on inheritance of injured wing in geese. Says specimens have been sent.
Mentions case of pigeon born without eyes.
Much obliged to WHF and Dr Garron for their trouble [over deformed goose wings]. Has no doubt that WHF’s view of the deformity is the right one. Will send WHF’s report to Blair.
CD and Emma enjoyed extremely meeting the Dean at WHF’s house.
Thanks correspondent for a gift of books.
Asks Flower to sign document [application for pension for Wallace].