Is sending some proofs for correction by WED [6th ed. of Origin].
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Is sending some proofs for correction by WED [6th ed. of Origin].
Apologises for not working very quickly on proofs. Comments on Huxley’s theological critique of Mivart.
Thanks WED for a correction [to proofs of Origin, 6th ed.].
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.
Says has sent a copy of CD’s memorial to Captain Jones. Passes on Sir Geo. Grey’s comments on pasturage near Morpeth. Tells superstition about straight furrows and fairies.
Sends back proofs. Praises CD for calm treatment of Mivart. Looks at duck’s mouth. Asks whether CD has seen Snow’s article in the Spectator.
Sends three sheets but keeps one. Suggests looking at a curved field on the way to Orpington.
Worm action at Stonehenge.
Thanks for letter [8137]. Finds observation at Stonehenge of depth of mould at different parts of slope "most valuable".
Sends comments on his diagram of Stonehenge. Will go to Beaulieu.
Thanks WED for checking through the proofs of a new [6th] edition of Origin.
Discusses earthworm activity observed in old ploughed fields.
Gives information on recent editions of Lyell’s works.
Would like precise details about pouting of English children to add to his information about children of savages.
David Forbes thinks WED’s chalk samples have been penetrated by surface mud.
Sends dirt residue of chalk samples for David Forbes to examine.
Received copy of Origin 6th ed. Has had trouble with worm measurements at Winchester.
Asks WED to direct bearer of letter to CD, as he has an address [memorial from men of science to W. E. Gladstone] for him to sign.
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.