Answer to JH's query concerning the drawings of S. B. Howlett. Thanks for his information regarding C. J. G. Pastorff.
Answer to JH's query concerning the drawings of S. B. Howlett. Thanks for his information regarding C. J. G. Pastorff.
Circular letter informing him that the third volume of his Cathedra Petri will be published shortly.
Searches for asteroids. Measures double stars and variables; Alexander Herschel assists. Asks JH's opinion of parallax measuring methods. R.S.L. funds offered to M. J. Johnson's family in his memory.
Will bring materials for Royal Institution lecture [when he comes to London].
Plans to bring out separate detailed volumes [on his theory], starting with domestic variation.
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Suggests HF investigate hippopotamus tooth.
Has heard HF is very antagonistic to his views on species. Cannot believe a false theory would explain so many classes of facts.
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Local affairs and finances.
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Forwards letter from Asa Gray.
Bentham is very agitated by Origin. CD over-emphasises natural selection. His theory accounts for too much and would be improved by unburdening it of natural selection.
Cannot agree with all of CD’s views [in Origin].
Thinks too much is made of the Galapagos. The peculiarity of their ornithology will break down.
Offers to answer any questions on ornithology.
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Urges appointment of Edward Blyth as naturalist on an expedition to China.
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Sending a proposition which he thinks will be worth his notice.
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