His doctor urges CD most strongly not to expose himself to the excitement and fatigue of receiving the [Wollaston] Medal. He will ask Lyell to receive it on his behalf.
His doctor urges CD most strongly not to expose himself to the excitement and fatigue of receiving the [Wollaston] Medal. He will ask Lyell to receive it on his behalf.
CD sees JL’s cases of same organs varying greatly in allied forms as a serious difficulty in regard to his own ideas.
Sends a riddle. Has added a stanza. Does not credit the story of [T. C.?] Jansen's children. Comments on Roger Bacon's telescope.
Undergoing hydropathic treatment for his old ailment.
The "Abstract" [Origin] is the cause. Only two chapters to do.
His satisfaction that he believes he has convinced Hooker and Huxley and staggered Lyell.
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Discusses events at Moor Park and domestic matters.
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Sends naturalists’ autographs.
Enjoyed fortnight at Moor Park.
Has given proxy according to James Paget’s request. Almost sure it is in favour of [J. A.?] Kingdon [for election to Athenaeum?].
Sends list of poultry breeds he would like.
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Would like JH's support for his candidature for the R.S.L.
Hopes he is well as he has not heard from him for a long time. Sends his own theories regarding the composition of force.
Writes about their new billiard table.
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Will bring down his R.S.L. form to Collingwood. Regarding the phonetics of Hindustani.