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Went to the show and saw EWVH’s birds.
Thinks he will give up his pigeons at the end of the summer.
Sorry to hear he has been laid up, but his recovery has been quicker than his own. Unable to help him as his own lands have to be sold, but encloses a check for £20, which please acknowledge with a promissory note.
Asks to borrow W. C. Hewitson’s book [British oology, 2 vols. (1831–44)].
CD is searching for reliable information on slight variations in the degree of perfection of nests of the same species of birds.
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CD has never doubted probability of Bering Strait land connection.
Family illness.
Has gone over to CD’s side on the fertilisation of clover in New Zealand by bees.
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Is obliged for JH's observations on his statement of [Joseph?] Hume's doctrine. These errors are discreditable and will diminish the utility of the book.
Has received Burmese fowls’ skins from Walter Elliot.
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Sorry that CB's nephew bothered JH with request for money from fund for CB's sister. Nephew must deal directly with Reversionary Interest Society. Recalls mutual vow of JH and CB forty years ago to pursue many intellectual endeavors.
Regrets he will be unable to attend the forthcoming wedding.
Requests an address of a Mr. Macintosh in order to inquire about a lecture topic.
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