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Begs FD’s pardon: his notes on Utricularia amethystina are on same page with those on U. nelumbifolia.
No summary available.
At work on new editions of his books against CD’s theory [La teoria dell’uomo-scimmia (1864); La théorie darwinienne (1874)]. Had hoped to receive CD’s comments, as earlier promised; they would still be useful.
Statement of U. S. sales of Origin, Expression, and Descent.
Asks that enclosed letter be posted for him.
Asks for information about alleged regeneration of amputated human fingers and toes. Mentions observations on regeneration of salamander extremities.
New [3d] German edition of Descent will soon be out.
Will begin translating Journal of researches, which will be first volume of CD’s collected works.
JVC has proposed bringing out all CD’s botanical papers in one or two volumes.
Errata in Descent enclosed.
Has been appointed to a Keepership at British Museum.
Thanks to CD’s help Zoological Station has passed a crisis and is now flourishing.
Is writing pamphlet on "the origin of vertebrates and the principle of succession of functions" [see 9991 and 10003]. It is likely CD will not be pleased with it, but he thinks he must now, after seven years, bring it out. Seeks to open the way for a new series of theoretical questions.
Has met Capt. George Strong Nares of the Challenger expedition at Huxley’s.
Huxley much at a loss to explain red clay at deep sea-bottom.
Letter [to editor of Contemp. Rev.] saying that W. D. Whitney would like to reply to Max Müller. Hopes space can be given him.
J. T. Knowles [editor of Contemp. Rev.] hopes W. D. Whitney’s article will be a long one.
CD is sorry about GHD’s account of his low spirits. "I know well the feeling of life being objectless & all being vanity of vanities."
Is provoked by trouble he is having writing Insectivorous plants.
Curious case of an unknown form of Glaucium in earth covered with slag for 1400 years.
Structure of Utricularia; its resemblance to an animal vascular system.
No summary available.
Sends observations inspired by reading CD’s works.
Animal showing teeth an indication of pleasure, connected with sexual instinct.
Infant feet will curl around an object placed on the sole, indicating a primitive prehensile function.
Effects of climate on man’s physical countenance evidenced in similarity of N. American Indians and Yankees.
Understands from Lady Hawkshaw that CD generally visits London [in February]. Requests meeting with CD.
No summary available.
"The learned Darwin states that Moses taught confusion. | For Man, he boldly says, descends from Ape or Monkey – | I, having read his book, am come to this conclusion | Darwin (at least himself) descends from Ass or Donkey."
Lyell very ill.
No two specimens of Glaucium are alike.
Lord Henry [Lennox] still burkes JDH’s application.
