Has received the shipment of skeletons of fowls. Asks TCE species name of Gungla cock. Mentions other specimens.
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Has received the shipment of skeletons of fowls. Asks TCE species name of Gungla cock. Mentions other specimens.
Sends three tables on the known geological distribution of genera and subgenera of Brachiopoda. Has been continually puzzled by intermediate forms, and is convinced that the greater number of species can be linked together. "Natura non facit saltum."
Regrets the error in the bill and receipt. CD is surprised at so large a reduction in profit in the last edition.
Asks how many wild Chillingham cattle are killed each year. Interested in rate of increase.