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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
31 Jan [1870]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 329
Summary:

Asks JC-B to return copy of Duchenne [Mécanisme de la physionomie humaine (1862)] and sends some notes "as your former notes were of such extreme interest to me".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Mar 1870
Source of text:
DAR 161: 310, DAR 161: 323/2–5
Summary:

Thanks CD for copy of Origin.

Encloses extensive, but incomplete, notes on expression among the insane, dealing specifically with blushing and the actions of the platysma and grief muscles.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
18 Mar 1870
Source of text:
DAR 143: 330
Summary:

JC-B’s essays are the fullest CD has received. His observations on blushing closely agree with James Paget’s. Platysma and horror: Duchenne’s statement doubtful.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
2 Apr [1870]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 331
Summary:

Copy of Duchenne [see 7089] has not arrived; CD is concerned that it may be lost.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 June 1870
Source of text:
DAR 53.1: C68; DAR 161: 311
Summary:

Returns copy of Duchenne (found in cupboard) with notes [see 7221].

Sends photograph of woman patient with hair standing on end.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[6 June 1870]
Source of text:
DAR 161: 323, 323/1
Summary:

Comments on various figures [in Duchenne’s Mécanisme].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
8 June [1870]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 332
Summary:

Duchenne [Mécanisme] has arrived. Has been testing the photographs with 20 or 30 persons; when all or nearly all agree with Duchenne, CD trusts him. Not one understood the "contracted pyramidal of the nose". CD does not think the so-called muscle of lasciviousness worth exhibiting.

His MS [of Descent] is so large he may print only what he has, and make a second volume of what he is now writing on expression.

Discusses photographs he would like to have: baby screaming, person in paroxysm of fear.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
8 Feb 1871
Source of text:
DAR 143: 333
Summary:

Will send copy of Descent.

Comments on JC-B’s MS on expression among insane. Asks about weeping in insane men. Do idiots laugh when pleased?

Thanks for photographs of insane. Asks for additional photographs.

Comments on Henry Maudsley [Body and mind (1870)].

Pointed ears in the insane.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Feb 1871
Source of text:
DAR 161: 312
Summary:

Values CD’s approbation more than that of anyone else now living.

CD’s "searching questions". Sends answers separately.

Offers his observation on morbid pigmentation of skin.

Offers photographs of abnormal features in patients – ears with bristles, women with two sets of nipples.

Encloses notes on weeping and laughter in the insane.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
19 Feb 1871
Source of text:
DAR 161: 313
Summary:

Thanks for Descent.

Offers photo of patient with a second small milk-giving nipple on one breast, and of man with bristles on his ears, which come somewhat to a point.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
20 Feb [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 334
Summary:

JC-B’s MS most useful.

P. Gratiolet’s observations on contraction and dilation of pupils of eye of a person in extreme terror. Has JC-B ever observed this? Expression has been his hobby-horse for 30 years.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
26 Mar [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 341
Summary:

Has sent photographs of insane woman to be engraved. Assumes JC-B has no objection.

Is making immense use of JC-B’s MS. The book ought to be described as "by Darwin & Browne".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
28 Mar [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 335
Summary:

Asks whether capillary circulation is ever influenced by the mind’s being directed intently to any part of the body.

Has JC-B ever seen idiots blush? JC-B’s MS on blushing is capital.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[29–31 Mar 1871]
Source of text:
DAR 161: 324
Summary:

On the power of concentration to influence body organs.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 Mar 1871
Source of text:
DAR 161: 314
Summary:

Sends scraps of information. Everything he has sent is unreservedly at CD’s disposal.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 Apr 1871
Source of text:
DAR 53.1: A30, C134–6; DAR 161: 315
Summary:

Sends photographs of general paralytics. Expressions of exaltation of [these?] patients do not come out well in the photographs.

Is experimenting with idiots under his care. Has been unable to produce a blush in any one of them.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
7 Apr [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 336
Summary:

Thanks for information about blushing of idiots.

Case of pregnant woman "truly wonderful".

Thanks for photographs.

Has found London photographer, O. G. Rejlander, with passion for photographing expression.

Received information about iris of eye from F. C. Donders; shows contraction and dilation of pupil is very complex.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
9 Apr [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 337
Summary:

Asks JC-B to read CD’s MS on confusion of mind, which often or generally accompanies blushing.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Crichton-Browne
Date:
12 Apr 1871
Source of text:
DAR 143: 338
Summary:

Discusses blushing. CD believes confusion of mind alone can account for it. Sends MS for JC-B’s comments and corrections.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Crichton-Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Apr 1871
Source of text:
DAR 161: 316, 195.1: 49
Summary:

Is sending notes on blushing. Offers information on physiology and pathology of blushing.

Has sent photograph of seven imbeciles in one family.

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