Comments on Descent.
EH’s refusal of position at Vienna.
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Comments on Descent.
EH’s refusal of position at Vienna.
Asks for a drawing from life of a "laughing monkey" (Cynopithecus niger) for Expression [p. 136].
Admits pointer illustration is faulty.
Discusses shame, remorse, social instincts, approbation, and other topics discussed in Descent, ch. 4. "But as yet I nail my colours to the mast."
Invites him to visit.
Miss Butler is dead.