Thanks for Forms of flowers.
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Thanks for Forms of flowers.
Man’s spiritual life separates him from other animals.
Why are moths attracted, often fatally, to lights?
Thanks for copy of Descent.
Hopes to visit during CD’s stay at Haredene.
Intends to visit CD at Haredene.
On St G. J. Mivart’s Genesis of species and Chauncey Wright’s review of it [North Am. Rev. (July 1871)].
On new [6th] edition of the Origin; comments on additions.
Owen’s attitude toward evolution.
Cannot explain why moths fly into candle flames and birds against lighthouses. Has felt it was just curiosity which attracted them.
CD does believe dogs have some sense of humour.
Invites RT to call on him while he is staying at Haredene.
Regrets he is too unwell to see RT before his departure for the Cape; wishes him well.