Will send back proofs of Origin 6th ed.
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Will send back proofs of Origin 6th ed.
Sends comments from himself and Erasmus Darwin on proofs of chapter 7 of Origin 6th ed.
Apologises for not working very quickly on proofs. Comments on Huxley’s theological critique of Mivart.
Will write to de Chaumont to ask whether anyone at Netley is able to observe shivering fits. Has not got H. Spencer essays.
Forwards a letter from R. O. Jones on the effects of castration on horns of male lambs.
Says has sent a copy of CD’s memorial to Captain Jones. Passes on Sir Geo. Grey’s comments on pasturage near Morpeth. Tells superstition about straight furrows and fairies.
Sends back proofs. Praises CD for calm treatment of Mivart. Looks at duck’s mouth. Asks whether CD has seen Snow’s article in the Spectator.