From:
Francis Galton
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
7 Nov 1872
Source of text:
DAR 105: A67–8
Summary:
Sends thanks for Expression; offers some additions, and will send printed queries abroad if CD wishes.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Galton
Date:
8 Nov [1872]
Source of text:
UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/12)
Summary:
Rabbits’ coats true in character. If the next ones are true, it is superfluous to keep trying.
Does not know why crying children rub eyes with knuckles.
Mentions FG’s article on prayer ["Statistical inquiries into the efficacy of prayer", Fortn. Rev. n.s. 12 (1872): 125–35].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Francis Galton
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Nov 1872
Source of text:
DAR 105: A50–A51, A69–A70
Summary:
Agrees the rabbit experiment has gone on long enough, but would like one more litter.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
