Does not know rules for admission to museum [of the Royal College of Surgeons]. CD’s son [Francis] wishes much to inspect some of the preparations.
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Does not know rules for admission to museum [of the Royal College of Surgeons]. CD’s son [Francis] wishes much to inspect some of the preparations.
On the Christian God; questioning of CD’s religious beliefs.
Regrets he has not time to develop points touched on in her letter and that he does not understand what information she wants.
Writes at length on importance of God and Catholicism, and the need to seek salvation.
Observations on expression.
As a follower of CD, Spencer, and Kant, wishes to announce his work on the origin of "foolish illnesses" and prostitution [? Kort begrip der proefunderlijke zielkunde (1869)].
Extract from Robert Knox on hermaphroditism [Lond. Med. Gaz. 12 Jan 1844].
Describes a pouting expression in a 3½–year-old child.
An instance of long memory in a horse.
All the inhabitants of Down hope JL will endeavour to induce the Post Office to improve the telegraph service.
Will observe old furrowed fields for CD in the early spring. Suggests locations in Scotland and Rugby with ridge and furrowing in old pastures.
Is infinitely obliged for a correction. "You men who do only or chiefly original work have an immense advantage over compilers like myself, as you can know what to trust." Wishes he had consulted PLS before using A. E. Brehm’s Thierleben woodcuts [for Descent]. PLS’s assistance has saved him from "endless blunders"; he now feels safe.
Depth of furrows in old field.
On sexual selection and the sense of beauty among the W. African Negroes.
Sends his new work, Ulteriori osservazioni sulla dicogomia pt 2, fasc. 1.
Has found no nectar in Orchis morio or O. maculata in Italy and has seen no insects visiting the plants.
Gives his observations on cross- and self-fertilisation in cereals.
More speculations [see 5811] on the evolutionary development of man, relating progress to the consumption of better food and the availability of moist air.
Definite results have been delayed, but he is optimistic.
Appearance and depth of furrows in old field.
Sends quotation about Lycurgus and Spartan exposure of infants who were deemed defective.
Bibliographic references on sense of beauty and morals.
Sends title-page of Descent for approval. Asks whether CD has any idea of size of index.