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From J. W. Howell1   31 March 1878

33 Raphael Street | Brompton S.W. | (London)

31/3/78.

Sir,

It may seem rather an unscientific question to ask, but I have often wondered why it is that pigeons always fly in a circle. If you would be so good as to inform me their reason for so-doing I should feel deeply obliged.

I remain, Sir, | Yr very obt. sert— | J. W. Howell

Chas. Darwin Esq M.A. F.R.S. LL.D

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