Is glad to hear R. B. Litchfield is better.
Discusses William Darwin’s engagement to Sara Sedgwick.
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Is glad to hear R. B. Litchfield is better.
Discusses William Darwin’s engagement to Sara Sedgwick.
Sends the Litchfields two drafts of a letter in reply to Samuel Butler’s letter to the Athenæum; hopes for their approval.
Seeks R. B. Litchfield’s advice about publishing a translation of a letter and article by E. Krause [answering Samuel Butler’s Unconscious memory].
Discusses some observations on, and the fertilisation of, Ophrys.
Prefers not to send her proof-slips of the present chapter [of Variation], which has been enormously altered, but will be glad to have her see slips and revises in future.
Responds to her suggested corrections [of Descent].
Reports on sales and reception of his book [Descent]. Thanks HED for her help.
Wallace’s article in the Academy [2 (1870–1): 177–82] shows CD has had no influence on him; the review has had hardly any influence on CD.
CD is "more than pleased" by what R. B. Litchfield said of him. Congratulates HEL on having "so noble a husband".
All were "profoundly" interested by HEL’s account [of their welcome at the Working Men’s College].
Sends MS chapter on voice from Expression to HL for examination.
Agrees with R. B. Litchfield about Herbert Spencer’s views on speech and music.
Wishes to insert R. B. Litchfield’s remarks [into Expression] but will not give them as his own.
Proof-correcting [of 2d ed. of Coral reefs?].
Thanks her for her excellent criticisms and corrections [for 2d ed. of Coral reefs?].
Describes his views on vivisection. Cannot sign petition of F. P. Cobbe, with its attack on Rudolf Virchow.
Describes the wedding party given for herself and Richard Buckley Litchfield at the Working Men’s College in London.
Is looking forward to returning home [from Moor Park hydropathic establishment]. News of other patients and the books she is reading. Although feeling well, cannot walk much.
Instinct in cats.
A memorandum describing the expressive behaviour of a cat with added notes by CD.
Mogg [John Traherne Moggridge] wants to visit CD.
Self-fertilising orchids.
An extract from Macrobius’ Saturnalia dealing with blushing.
Responds to note about the MS [Descent] with great interest and promises to obey his instructions. [See 7124.]