From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Bowman, 1st baronet
Date:
30 Mar [1868]
Source of text:
Doris Harris Autographs (dealer) (no date)
Summary:
Clarifies his earlier query on Bell’s observations. Seeks confirmation of Bell’s statement that the conjunctiva of a child whose eyes are opened forcibly during a screaming fit become engorged with blood. CD has noted a relationship between contraction of the orbicular muscle and secretion of tears; can WB explain why they appear related?
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project