Wants WED to thank F. de Chaumont for some valuable observations.
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Wants WED to thank F. de Chaumont for some valuable observations.
Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].
Goes to Leith Hill on Friday.
Sends enclosure for Captain Jones.
Comments on essay by E. D. Cope ["On the origin of genera", Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 20 (1868): 242–300].
Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].
Explains some proof-correcting symbols to be used by WED [on Origin, 6th ed. proofs?].
Is sending some proofs for correction by WED [6th ed. of Origin].
Thanks WED for a correction [to proofs of Origin, 6th ed.].
Would like precise details about pouting of English children to add to his information about children of savages.
Asks WED’s help in acquiring expression photographs and engravings.
Wishes to send Langstaff a copy of his book [Expression], in gratitude for his valuable notes.
J. S. Mill’s account of the moral sense in Utilitarianism [1863] appears muddled. [See Descent 1: 71 n.]
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.