Comments on ability of recipient to move his scalp.
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Comments on ability of recipient to move his scalp.
Has heard that Mr Allen wishes to let his house and thinks it probable that it would suit his son [Francis]. Asks whether he may have refusal of it.
Will not require assistance of correspondent’s cousin in correcting his MS [2d ed. of Descent]. His son [George] will undertake it.
Although he formed a high opinion of one of the correspondent’s papers, regrets that he could not presume to give an opinion of the merits of a candidate in chemistry.
CD sends thanks for the honour conferred by his election as an honorary member, though ill health may prevent his taking advantage of the privileges granted.
Has no objection to having his name appear as honorary member of [unidentified] club.
Thanks correspondent for offer of [unidentified] rare book but does not accept it.
Thanks an unknown correspondent for the 4th edition of his 'remarkable work'.
Asks about insects and seeds on leaves of Pinguicula.
CD cannot come to London to sit for photograph. Sends one taken by son [Leonard], which family considers the best likeness. CD would be glad to give a sitting at Down.
Is obliged for addressee’s courteous note and is indifferent to how his name is used.
Invites correspondent to luncheon on Friday or Saturday.
Turns down an offer to undertake a German translation of one of his works.
[Provides directions for travel to Down by train.]
Asks that enclosed letter be posted for him.
Tells correspondent how to locate Michael Faraday’s widow [Sarah Barnard].
CD is obliged for a note he will use for a new [2d] edition of Variation [1875].
Reports that Variation is out of print. Suggests means of obtaining a copy.
No uniform edition of CD’s works has appeared in England.
Explains that there is no need for the addressee to apologise.