Asks about proportions of male to female insects.
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Asks about proportions of male to female insects.
Wants information on sex ratios in domestic animals. Can WBT help?
Is working on sexual selection and is interested in any anomalous sex ratios in lower animals and any sex-related characters.
Corrects some facts and gives further information on some points for the 2d ed. of Variation.
Specific distinctions among animals.
Cercopithecus of Africa contrasted with the Cebus of South America.
Notes on domestic fowls and their ancestors.
Slow growth of wild animals compared with domestic varieties.
Thanks for copy of Variation. Comments on it, especially on Pangenesis.
Requests information on published observations on the proportional number of males and females born to various domestic animals.
On the colours of sexes in Crustacea; the structure of male crabs.
WSD is delighted to hear that first edition [of Variation] has sold so well.
Has received a cheque from J. Murray for 30 guineas, double what was agreed upon. Sends a postal order for the five guineas CD sent him [see 5788].