From:
John Jenner Weir
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Nov 1873
Source of text:
DAR 88: 179–80
Summary:
Hybrid Motacilla.
Case of female duck leaving mate to pair with male of another species.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
Hybrid Motacilla.
Case of female duck leaving mate to pair with male of another species.
Is pleased that CD found the letters from Bell’s Weekly Messenger to the point.
Encloses extracts relating to benefits derived by animals from altered conditions of life.
Encloses notes on deterioration of short-horns from inbreeding. Breeders agree with him on benefits of introducing fresh blood into inbred stocks.
Arrangements for meeting in London.
Glad CD has heard about Dohrn’s affairs.