Detailed notes on secondary sexual differences in various species of birds and mammals.

Has found EB’s MS most interesting and valuable. Fully half the facts were new to him; will probably use some.

Gives his opinion on a business transaction involving WED and the Southampton bank.

American publishers will not wait for woodcuts, so asks Murray to have a copy of the reprint sent to Asa Gray. Will call soon to talk about Für Darwin and to hear about sale of latest edition of Origin

Sexual preference in insects;

structures for seizing females;

coloration.

Doubts whether CD can make much of a case from insects in support of sexual selection.

Blushing in boys blind from birth. Has got information from R. H. Blair, the principal of a college for the blind.