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Thanks W. H. Fitch for drawing for the Primula paper. Death of experimental plants delays publication.
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Asks for advice on matters in which JH is 'the highest authority in this or any other country.'
Sends three tables on the known geological distribution of genera and subgenera of Brachiopoda. Has been continually puzzled by intermediate forms, and is convinced that the greater number of species can be linked together. "Natura non facit saltum."
Has received the shipment of skeletons of fowls. Asks TCE species name of Gungla cock. Mentions other specimens.
Asks how many wild Chillingham cattle are killed each year. Interested in rate of increase.
Regrets the error in the bill and receipt. CD is surprised at so large a reduction in profit in the last edition.
Regarding the Pyx accounts. Has seen JH's son. What does he think of the new coins.
Information is sought from correspondents regarding the mental powers of Polish and other tufted fowls. CD finds it hard to believe that the protuberance of the front part of the skull, which is accompanied by a change in the shape of the brain, would not produce a change in mental powers. References to Bechstein, Pallas, and Tegetmeier regarding the stupid behaviour of these birds.
CD is unable to locate his specimens of two Falkland Island birds [Opetiorhynchus].
Sends some replies to CD’s queries and data on pigeon flights between Bordeaux and Verviers.
Discusses results of his examination of fowls’ skeletons. Wants to quote TCE on variation in skeletons of allied species. Asks about skulls of birds with topknots.
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On the effect of the earth passing through a comet's tail.
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Encloses amended note of £372 for third edition of Origin. Provides details of the calculation of profits.
CD is obliged for the offer, but he is "too much occupied to contribute to any periodicals".
Has had no reply to his letter of 29 March requesting his opinion on a memoir on the solar system. Would be grateful for a reply.
Sends data on numbers of "wild" cattle in the herd on the estate of Lord Tankerville that have been killed by fighting, accidents, etc. He does not perceive that the cattle have diminished in size.