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Intends experiment to see if cats released in country can find their way back.
AR plans, when he dies, to leave sea-side house at Worthing to Huxley.
Pleased that Huxley is likely to accept gift of AR’s house.
CD tells how it came about that Anthony Rich bequeathed his house and land to THH.
Astonished by Rich’s act. Has written to him.
Comments on the meaning of his definition of the term, "animal intelligence". Encloses further discussion from his forthcoming book [Earthworms].
Reports observations of worms for CD’s use.
Sends some books.
Responds to MS of Earthworms. An objective but arbitrary test of intelligence in animals is the ability to learn from experience. Earthworms fall on the border of intelligence. They could justly be called intelligent if they could learn by experience to manipulate some unknown, exotic leaf. CD should make clear that intelligence does not imply self-consciousness.
Discusses dead earthworms on surface of ground after rainfall.
Describes experiments involving sensitivity of earthworms to light and how it reflects on their intelligence.
Sends a number of facts for CD’s attention, including cases of water-beetles and newts in his aquarium having a foot caught by small bivalves. This might explain migration of bivalves.
Huxley has written to accept gift of Rich’s house.
Approves of Lord Derby’s politics.
Requests a subscription for Shrewsbury School.
Comments on GJR’s view of animal consciousness. Mentions experiment on learning among worms.