There is a hyacinth growing upside down in Hankinson’s garden. Sends picture of it. Leslie Stephen knows of no worthwhile sources of information on Dr Erasmus Darwin.
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There is a hyacinth growing upside down in Hankinson’s garden. Sends picture of it. Leslie Stephen knows of no worthwhile sources of information on Dr Erasmus Darwin.
WED encloses a letter from H. M. Wilkinson about Utricularia and sundew.
H. M. Wilkinson has examined bladders of Utricularia; doubts that they absorb or digest insects.
H. M. Wilkinson describes dragonfly trapped by sundew [Drosera].
Sends some cash to help WED with moving expenses.
Has written of his idea [on the formation of the gravels near Southampton] to James Geikie, who thought it very feasible.
Reports the death of Francis’ wife, Amy.
Discusses the purchase of some land;
plans to visit Southampton.
Discusses legal arrangements [unspecified].
Writes about the purchase of a horse.
Asks WED to make some observations on Acacia or Robinia.
Encloses his marriage present, which he fears Sara [Darwin née Sedgwick] will think "atrociously unsentimental", but he hopes useful.
Returns [unspecified] enclosure.
Writes of Anthony Rich’s bequest.
G[eorge] has visited A[nthony] R[ich] at Worthing.
Discusses his work on Dr Erasmus Darwin’s life.
Asks for investment advice.
Is working at dimorphic plants;
is astonished at WED’s labour.
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.].