Has heard that FG will write on inheritance. Huxley does not believe in E. G. Balbiani’s views on subject.
Has heard that FG will write on inheritance. Huxley does not believe in E. G. Balbiani’s views on subject.
Outlines a memoir he will give at the Anthropological Society in which he differs theoretically with Pangenesis.
In London yesterday for Vivisection Commission.
Is revising his chapter on Pangenesis [in Variation, 2d ed.] to allow that gemmules probably multiply in the reproductive organs.
Notes examples of inheritance of acquired characteristics cited by Brown-Séquard.
Doubts that double parentage is necessary for complex organisations.
Sends a proof of his "Theory of heredity" from the Contemporary Review [27 (1875): 80–95; revised in J. Anthropol. Inst. 5 (1876): 329–48]. Welcomes CD’s help and criticism.
Comments on FG’s paper ["A theory of heredity"]. Finds essay difficult to understand. Objects that FG’s theory conflicts with phenomenon of use and disuse. Conflicts also with rarity of bud-variations in nature.
Says he has ordered FG’s article ["The history of twins", Fraser’s Mag. 92 (1875): 566–76; revised in J. Anthropol. Inst. 5 (1876): 391–406].
Responds to suggestions and criticisms CD made to "theory of heredity" [see 10245].
Comments on FG’s paper ["The history of twins"].
CD is "in a passion with the Spectator who always muddles".
Thanks for the peas which arrived in "beautiful order".