On Lyell’s death; JDH has arranged for burial in Westminster Abbey. His thoughts on a testimonial.
More trouble with Lord Henry Lennox.
On Lyell’s death; JDH has arranged for burial in Westminster Abbey. His thoughts on a testimonial.
More trouble with Lord Henry Lennox.
Is much obliged to TW and his friend for having told him about the azalea, but CD had already seen the account.
Speculates on the function of eyebrows and of hair and the furrows of the forehead. Considers many features and faculties to serve, or to have served, more than one function, either simultaneously or successively. Determining the one function through which natural selection has acted in developing it is unrealistic and not worth while.
"Last night it suddenly occurred to me that I had not sent you the last Edition of the Descent of Man published in November."
CD on his memory of Lyell. Deeply rejoices that he is to be buried in Westminster Abbey.
Reports that Variation is out of print. Suggests means of obtaining a copy.