Discusses possible case of inherited memory involving Pompilus. Cites similar example of electric eel.
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Discusses possible case of inherited memory involving Pompilus. Cites similar example of electric eel.
Thanks AA for letter on coral reefs. "I used to think … that areas of elevation and of subsidence must – as a general rule be separated by a single great line of fissure, or rather of several".
Suggests that AA urge again his views on reappearance of old characters.
Glad WB has arrived in Brazil. Suggests study of insects and study of fertilisation in Melastomataceae. Want of books is not a serious evil.
No Benjamin Franklin letters to Erasmus Darwin preserved.
Was inaccurate about Franklin’s nephews [in Erasmus Darwin].
Recounts story about Franklin at court of France.
Is honoured by, and accepts JP’s invitation for 3 August.
Thanks JD for his book [Australian aborigines (1881)].
Has taken almost all FD’s corrections for chapter six [of Earthworms]. Is glad FD approves of the book.
Has accepted FD’s correction to chapter seven [of Earthworms].
Weather is bad; sky like lead and the lake as black as ink.
Discusses a letter [not found] from R. S. Ball that has quite delighted him.
Describes events at Patterdale.
Regrets that he has not strength enough to visit [Rothamsted].
Regrets that CD’s health does not allow him to accept any invitations.
Describes seeds sent by George Payne [see 13205]. Is surprised that they bury themselves.
CD complains of discomfort, but has not the strength for a project that would let him forget it.
Thanks correspondent for sending paper on molluscs.
Is obliged to RML for pointing out an error in Expression.
Cheered by JDH’s friendly words.
Wishes he could help JDH with geographical distribution, but the subject has gone out of his mind.
Wants seeds of heterostyled plants to test fertility of illegitimate seedlings.
Offers £100 to FM to replace books lost in flooding.
Suggests modification in JBH’s experiment on formation of diamonds.
Speculates about chemical products of constituents of living organisms when subjected to heat and pressure.
Has had letter from Rothenburg asking him to help obtain a grant for Haeckel’s expedition to Ceylon.
Congratulates him on Mastodon discovery.