J. S. Mill’s account of the moral sense in Utilitarianism [1863] appears muddled. [See Descent 1: 71 n.]
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J. S. Mill’s account of the moral sense in Utilitarianism [1863] appears muddled. [See Descent 1: 71 n.]
Amount of clay present in certain chalk samples.
Does shut eyes when scratching himself. Will ask Langstaff about muscles used when playing flute. Is back at work but hobbling around.
Thanks CD for copy of Descent. Is considering running for School Board.
Follows up CD’s observation of 13 May 1871, of a New Forest pony shedding its winter coat.
Wants CD to sign an enclosure [missing] and get the signatures of other family members.
Sends on letter from Hacon about Captain Litchfield’s will.
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.
Sends three sheets but keeps one. Suggests looking at a curved field on the way to Orpington.
Worm action at Stonehenge.
Sends comments on his diagram of Stonehenge. Will go to Beaulieu.
Sends dirt residue of chalk samples for David Forbes to examine.
Received copy of Origin 6th ed. Has had trouble with worm measurements at Winchester.
Is delighted to receive expression. Some comments on swallowing and scratching. Asks to be sent reviews.