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To W. B. Tegetmeier   23 April [1868]1

Down. | Bromley. | Kent. S.E.

Ap. 23

My dear Sir

I have seen the Field & like your review very much & am gratified at the way in which you speak of my book.2 It seems to me that you have made an excellent selection of extracts.

I shall be curious some time to hear your remarks on the coloured pigeons, & likewise to receive the results about the proportion of the sexes.3 This latter subject has become very important for me. I hope you will enjoy your expedition to Paris, & I suppose you will not remain there long.4

Please to observe that I have left London.5

Believe me, my dear Sir | yours sincerely | Ch. Darwin

LS

1
The year is established by the reference to the review in the Field (see n. 2, below) and by CD’s mention of having left London (see n. 5, below).
2
CD refers to the first part of the review of Variation that appeared in the 18 April 1868 issue of the Field ([Tegetmeier] 1868b). The second part appeared in the 2 May 1868 issue.
4
Tegetmeier may have discussed his trip to Paris when he visited CD in London on 16 March 1868 (see letter to W. B. Tegetmeier, 17 [March 1868].
5
CD had been in London from 3 March to 1 April 1868 (see ‘Journal’ (Correspondence vol. 16, Appendix II)).

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