Summarises her theory about expression in music.

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Discussion of H. Spencer’s views on the origin of music.

Sends MS chapter on voice from Expression to HL for examination.

Agrees with R. B. Litchfield about Herbert Spencer’s views on speech and music.

The rabbits arrived safely.

Asks JL to obtain copies of CD’s botanical works for his wife.

Wishes to have CD’s autograph.

Praise of CD. Acknowledges his indebtedness to CD for defining the subject of plant fecundation.

Expecting CD’s work on the effects of cross-fertilisation.

CD has put him in touch with George Bentham.

Has frequently defended evolution and natural selection among his clergy brethren.

Now elicits CD’s views on chance.

Gives publication date for J. C. Lavater, L’Art de connaître les hommes, 1806–9, edited by J. L. Moreau. The first four volumes appeared in 1806.

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Thanks CD for papers he sent his wife. They will help her pass her time as an invalid.

Reply to CD’s letter of 5 Apr 1871 [7659], in which he asked HA for further details on when and how platysma myoides contracts.

Replies to CD’s questions about sources on leaf arrangement.

Gives news of speech and paper about CD.

Announces that the Société d’Anthropologie de Paris has elected CD a Foreign Associate.

Requests that PB express his thanks to the Société d’Anthropologie de Paris for the honour conferred upon him [see 8102].

Discusses movement of ears and contraction of the platysma.

Discusses phyllotaxy, citing work of Carl Nägeli and Chauncey Wright.

Maoris of New Zealand admire beards, contrary to statement in Descent [2: 349].

Thanks for letter and reference to Nägeli’s observations on leaf arrangement in the bud.

Pleased to hear from CD. Sends more facts about the life and habits of the inhabitants of the Seychelles.