Will observe old furrowed fields for CD in the early spring. Suggests locations in Scotland and Rugby with ridge and furrowing in old pastures.
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Will observe old furrowed fields for CD in the early spring. Suggests locations in Scotland and Rugby with ridge and furrowing in old pastures.
Information [for CD] on old, sloping, ridged fields.
Encloses letters from two owners [W. Corbett and C. Randell] of large farms concerning fields with ridges and furrows in the direction of the slope. All local men agree the ridges do not change shape.
Discusses CD’s and her own views on ‘moral sense’.
Possible quotations about shame for CD.
A draft letter [but sent in the original state by Emma Darwin]. Approves of FJW’s notice of his views.
CD has slightly revised parts in view of both approving and disapproving critics, but still remains convinced about his fundamental notions.
CD is reading the Theological Review (Cobbe 1871) with the greatest interest and attention.
Thanks for FPC’s book (presumablyAlone to the alone: prayers for theists (Cobbe ed. 1871)).
CD much interested in article ‘Darwinism in morals’ in the Theological Review (Cobbe 1871).
CDs and FPC’s views on moral sense in hive bees, and an article in the Pall Mal Gazette ([Morley] 1871b).
Further observations on expression of her dog.
CD is very unwell; will be unable to see RT.
His mother very ill.
Mrs Hooker back from Bavaria.
Hopes marriage [of Henrietta] went well. Is accused of saying he would rather go to two burials than one marriage.
Has heard from Huxley who is threatening to "thin out" Mivart. Huxley is reading Francisco Suarez and finds Mivart misquotes or misunderstands him.
Feels it unlikely that CD could employ a secretary but he is prepared to experiment if Miss I. would care to come to Down for a period.
Describes the wedding party given for herself and Richard Buckley Litchfield at the Working Men’s College in London.