Discusses arrangements for a French translation of Erasmus Darwin (1879).
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Discusses arrangements for a French translation of Erasmus Darwin (1879).
This autumn several observers have noted Plusia moths caught in the flowers of Physianthus albens. Also bees attack and devour the trapped moths.
Asks for reference to article on butterfly [see CD’s "Sexual colours of certain butterflies", Collected papers 2: 220–2].
Has Torbitt any further results? THF has forgotten what he had proposed to do.
Discusses financial and other arrangements for marriage of Horace Darwin and Ida Farrer. Mentions anticipated inheritance of children.
Terminology for asexual gemmae of Lunularia vulgaris and comparison with Marchantia.
Final arrangements for publishing Erasmus Darwin. If he were publishing on commission he would have printed only 1000 copies.
Thanks for CD’s reply to her letter and his kindness. She is getting over her difficulties.
Asks CD what title to put on spine of Erasmus Darwin. Suggests 7s 6d as the price.