Has written of his idea [on the formation of the gravels near Southampton] to James Geikie, who thought it very feasible.
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Has written of his idea [on the formation of the gravels near Southampton] to James Geikie, who thought it very feasible.
Thanks for present of Studien [zur Descendenz-Theorie, vol. 2 (1876)].
On JG’s Great ice age.
Discusses formation of drift deposits near Southampton.
Comments on Axel Blytt [Immigration of Norwegian flora (1876)].
Has had fearful misgivings that the step-like plains of Patagonia may have been caused by changes in level of sea, not land.
Comments on book [Archibald Geikie, Life of Sir Roderick I. Murchison (1875)].
Writes about the purchase of a horse.
Agrees with much of CV’s proposed protest but cannot sign it. Feels it is likely to do more harm than good.
Is working at dimorphic plants;
is astonished at WED’s labour.