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Reports peculiar behaviour in a fantail pigeon, which persistently courted a ginger-beer bottle.
Will send back proofs of Origin 6th ed.
Sends comments from himself and Erasmus Darwin on proofs of chapter 7 of Origin 6th ed.
For CD’s approval, cites passage from CD note he wants to quote in a lecture;
pleads for CD’s moral support for FEA’s work in free-thought movement.
Sends $50 [dollars or pounds!?] because he wants CD to become regular contributor to Index.
Henry Holland is taking an active part in helping JDH in the Ayrton affair.
Apologises for not working very quickly on proofs. Comments on Huxley’s theological critique of Mivart.
Wishes to translate Expression into Dutch.
Learned of CD’s interest in new facts bearing on origins of specific forms and sends proof sheets of his Monograph on tubularian hydroids [1871–2] stating his views on the descent of existing hydroids from ancient graptolites.
Will write to de Chaumont to ask whether anyone at Netley is able to observe shivering fits. Has not got H. Spencer essays.
Sends CD additions to his bibliographical list [missing].
Reports observations indicating that chimpanzees show compassion.
Marriage is basis of all religious forms of thought, and this is the subjective equivalent of CD’s law that sex is the most important agency of universal development.
A French refugee and populariser of CD’s work asks for an audience.
Forwards a letter from R. O. Jones on the effects of castration on horns of male lambs.
Can photograph the scene CD requested only in the spring.
Heliotype is cheap but Woodburytype allows alterations.
Has read Variation and reports on markings on donkeys similar to those in vol. 1, p. 63.
Sends CD a measure with capacity of 20 oz or 34.65925 cubic inches.
News of progress of German editions of Origin
and Descent.
Asks CD for references on chabius – a Chilean hybrid of goat and sheep.
Sends paper on Artemesia.
Praise for Descent.
Has talked to St George Mivart about CD’s health.
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.
Horns of castrated merino rams remain almost undeveloped.
