Gives examples of animal species in which adult males castrate or kill younger males.
On the Christian God; questioning of CD’s religious beliefs.
Writes at length on importance of God and Catholicism, and the need to seek salvation.
Urges CD to repent and seek salvation through Christ.
A poem, "Burns to Darwin".
Reports peculiar behaviour in a fantail pigeon, which persistently courted a ginger-beer bottle.
CD is "bent upon linking the monkey race to us"; DT finds it striking that CD should so resemble an ape.
An instance of long memory in a horse.
Fox hopes to see CD in London in November.
Would be pleased if CD called.
As a follower of CD, Spencer, and Kant, wishes to announce his work on the origin of "foolish illnesses" and prostitution [? Kort begrip der proefunderlijke zielkunde (1869)].
Gives CD some information on wills.
J. S. Mill’s account of the moral sense in Utilitarianism [1863] appears muddled. [See Descent 1: 71 n.]
Describes a pouting expression in a 3½–year-old child.
Sends his work discussing the anatomical seat of the faculty of language [On aphasia (1870)]. Concludes that it may be impossible to find any cerebral centre for speech and that this fact opposes the idea of the descent of man from some lower form.
Displays in turkeys.
Recommends a photographer to CD for Expression.
Copy of and note on a picture of Noah’s daughter averting her eyes in shame.
Sends two books detailing a new medical method that will produce "a state of health & vigour on every occasion & in every instance" and is applicable to "the entire circle of animated nature" [William Hibbert, Important discovery. Hibbert’s new theory and practice of medicine (1870) and The new theory and practice of medicine (1870)]. The volumes apply to animals and man. Subsequent books will detail the method for insects and plants.
[Letter erroneously addressed to E. A. Darwin, and forwarded by EAD to CD.]
CD’s photographs have been sent to [J. W. A.] McDonald, the sculptor, who will make a marble bust for the Liberal Club of New York and a bronze or plaster one for sale; CD will receive a copy. CD has been elected an Honorary Member of the Club, and
CB asks whether he could give them a few words of advice on a practical method of biological study for beginners.
