Sends further details about the beetle and mussel sent to CD.
Sends further details about the beetle and mussel sent to CD.
The French government plan to set up an international laboratory at Villefranche; JB wonders whether CD would express support for the scheme.
Strongly supports the proposed biological laboratory at Villefranche.
J. Decaisne has died.
Sends a few rare seeds of Trifolium resupinatum.
Has found a frog with bivalve attached to hind leg.
Will send shell by post to British Museum. Will prepare article for Nature [see 13696].
Sends an account of a combat between a frog and a worm.
Orders morphia pills in case of severe pain, which he hopes may never occur.
Thanks for letter and promise to send pamphlet.
Sends [for CD’s possible use] his observations on spines of fir used by worms to block burrows.
Sends a dividend cheque.
News about his dividends.
Twelve "Revised Directions" for CD’s treatment, mainly diet.
Sends his measurement of an unusually large worm-casting.
CD invited to [Science Defence Association] meeting at Royal College of Physicians.
Seeking contributions to assist the widow of C. T. Beke.
Much regrets the state of his health will prevent his attending the [Science Defence] Association meeting.
Sends enclosure [missing].
Subject of SG’s essay would be well worth pursuing. CD has long known that stones were transported by floating Fuci, but not that they were dragged along the sea-bottom.
Shell smashed by careless servant. May have been Cyclas cornea. Will send letter to Nature.