Writes concerning the questions on consanguineous marriages which CD wishes to have inserted into the Census. Discusses the form the questions might take and the value of the information that would be gained from them.
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Writes concerning the questions on consanguineous marriages which CD wishes to have inserted into the Census. Discusses the form the questions might take and the value of the information that would be gained from them.
Will gladly supply any information he can. Sends Registrar General’s reports; will inquire about the animals.
Encloses table showing proportion of sexes in Rutland.
Has sent the Registrar General’s Report which shows proportion of male to female births in every county.
Consanguineous marriages.
Discusses the Census Bill and CD’s attempt to get questions on consanguineous marriage added to the census.
Is glad John Lubbock made the fight he did [to amend Census Bill to enable insertion of questions on consanguineous marriages].
Thanks for the gift of the book [Descent].