My dear Flower

I am extremely obliged to you & D^r Garson for all the great trouble which you have taken, & I fear in vain; for I cannot doubt that your view is the true one.¹ When the goslings appeared with deformed wings, the farmer probably remembered the accident to the gander, & attributed the deformity to this cause. I will write to Mr Blair to thank him, & will enclose the report, & perhaps the first part of your letter—²

I enclose some photographs with a letter received the other day: I hardly suppose you will care about them & you may burn them instead of I. (or me E.D)³ The photographer was very foolish to allow the man to place his arm across his chest.

We both enjoyed extremely meeting the Dean at your house.⁴

With many thanks for all your trouble yours sincerely | Ch. Darwin