Recalls JH having written that an 'annulus of stars might be in equilibrium.' Asks where this claim appears in JH's writings.

JDH has probably influenced Bates by pointing out applicability of CD’s views to his cases.

Is greatly puzzled by difference in effect of external conditions on individual animals and plants. Cannot conceive that climate could affect even such a single character as a hooked seed.

Does not think Huxley is right about "saltus".

He has only an uncertain memory of the placement of stamens in the [monstrous?] primrose CD asked about.