[An autograph.] "With Mr Darwin’s compliments."
[An autograph.] "With Mr Darwin’s compliments."
Discusses his book [Die Darwin’sche Theorie (1871)], in which he emphasises natural selection acts on inborn variation and is the exclusive cause of transmutation, in opposition to the theories of Haeckel and Moritz Wagner.
Thanks for part nine of WHE’s [Butterflies of North America (1868–72)].
Comments on trimorphism in Papilio ajax.
Regrets that his health will prevent his attending concerts in aid of the Rifle Corps Fund.
No summary available.
Sends information on expression: head and hand movements of the Tagals of the Philippines, and of Malaysians.
No summary available.
Royal Netherlands Academy of Science has elected CD.
Spiritualism. Offering an introduction to a purportedly talented lady medium from the USA who was soon to visit London and her late husband's family.
Expresses gratitude on election to Royal Netherlands Academy.
Does not know Dr Mahoney.
Thanks CD for offer of photographs.
His mother’s health is no worse.
Not surprised incipient disease in female would make her unattractive to male.
Sorry JJW’s official duties are so heavy.