Plans to see THH in London.
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Plans to see THH in London.
Report of yellow fever among Brazilian monkeys probably untrue; his correspondent is only a journalist.
Encloses letter about monkeys allegedly dying from yellow fever.
Describes a case of maternal instinct, in which a hen protected kittens.
Considers that the erection of hair and feathers in fear may serve a real defensive purpose, which he details.
Comments on EH’s forthcoming [Die Kalkschwämme (1872)].
Thinks EH is working much too hard.
Describes the pointed right ear of his son.
Personal affairs – the move to Marlborough Place.
Mentions publication of Expression.
Asks whether children born blind ever frown, shed tears, or contract orbicular muscles.
Congratulates FCD on his anniversary [as Professor at Utrecht].
Exceptional cases of frowning by children born blind have been reported to CD by R. H. Blair [see 8615]; CD asks WB for information and observations on the use of the muscles around the eye by those blind from birth.
Comments on DHT’s Influence of the mind upon the body [1872].
Comments on Expression.
Ecstatic praise of CD and Expression, which has transformed physiognomy.
Sends his papers on sadness ["Dell’azione del dolore", Gaz. Med. Ital. Lombarda (1866, 1867)]. Sends some observations on physiognomy.
No summary available.
Introduces himself as an acquaintance of E. A. Darwin. Offers miscellaneous observations on human expression.
Thanks CD for copy of Expression.
Agrees to observe expression in children born blind.
No summary available.
Sends story of a dog’s suicide.
Thanks for the letter commending Expression [see 8692]. CD "was not at all sure the work was worth publishing".
Acknowledges receipt of some pamphlets from PM, which his wife will translate.
Regretfully must refuse PM’s offer to translate Expression since it has been promised to another.
Has now received PM’s Physiology of pleasure [Fisiologia del piacere (1870)].
F. M. Balfour wants to experiment on Pangenesis. Asks FG to recommend coloured rabbits that breed true.
Has read CD’s latest book and will make observations for CD.
Reports on a monkey that throws things when "angry".
Explains how natives count to more than four; CD incorrect on this point.
Sends photographs of blacks.
Cicadas out in force.