Forwards copies of CD’s geology books.
Forwards copies of CD’s geology books.
Trip to London delayed.
Asks for titles of papers on structure of Nepenthes for use by R. L. Tait. Mentions paper by RLT.
Sends Mind. Henry Sidgwick’s article ["The theory of evolution in its application to practice", Mind 1 (1876): 52–67] is so clear it makes CD feel "a muddle-headed man". But he disagrees with Sidgwick on the origin of morality within tribes.
Is sure mathematical discussion of elevation of continents will be valued by geologists.
Requests permission to call upon EF any morning from Saturday through Tuesday.
Will call tomorrow morning.
No summary available.
Gives permission for a Spanish translation of the Origin and wishes it success.
Congratulates GJR on lecture ["The physiology of the nervous system of Medusa", Not. Proc. R. Inst. G. B. 8 (1875–8): 166–77].
Sends Thiselton-Dyer’s suggestions for references to Nepenthes,
and gives his opinion on what will influence the Royal Society’s Council in considering RLT’s candidacy.
Thanks for references for R. L. Tait.
Suggests JSBS’s new machine for observing arterial action be used to test CD’s hypothesis that blushing is caused by thinking intensely about a part of the body and thus releasing the arteries.
CD has just had an interview with Edward Frankland, who "almost laughs" at FD’s idea of getting potash and soda out of the soil by treating it with sulphuric acid. Asks FD to send him a soil sample to give to Frankland. Sends enclosures giving address and labels for soil samples.