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From:
Darwin, H. E.
To:
Darwin, Emma
Date:
4 [January 1871?]
Source of text:
DAR 245: 44
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
No summary available.
Will observe old furrowed fields for CD in the early spring. Suggests locations in Scotland and Rugby with ridge and furrowing in old pastures.
Is infinitely obliged for a correction. "You men who do only or chiefly original work have an immense advantage over compilers like myself, as you can know what to trust." Wishes he had consulted PLS before using A. E. Brehm’s Thierleben woodcuts [for Descent]. PLS’s assistance has saved him from "endless blunders"; he now feels safe.
Depth of furrows in old field.