Is obliged for WBT’s "curious case". Discusses the effects of castration on development.

Would like to borrow WBT’s collection of fowls’ skulls.

Asks for WBT’s opinion of G. Ferguson, the author of a poultry book [Ferguson’s illustrated book of domestic poultry].

Thanks for skulls

and information about Ferguson.

Is working on rabbits’ skeletons.

Asks whether WBT will read over his MS sketch on poultry when done.

Wants rabbit specimens.

Asks for some unspecified items to be sent to him. The Half-lop [rabbit] should be killed, but without damaging the skull. Has not opened the box with skulls yet.

Thanks for agreeing to read MS.

Outlines poultry breeding experiment he would like to see tried.

Details of peculiarities in poultry.

Is examining wild varieties of rabbit.

Inquires about rabbits.

Sends list of queries on poultry.

WBT’s fowls’ skulls have arrived.

Sends some replies to CD’s queries and data on pigeon flights between Bordeaux and Verviers.

Thanks WBT for information on pigeons and poultry.

Has completed MS on poultry [for Variation].

Thanks for information on their courtship.

[Queries in CD’s hand answered on same pages by WBT.] Sexual selection of fowls; role of beauty in cocks.

Sends MS on fowls for WBT’s inspection.

Asks for return of his MS [unspecified].