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Asks if CD agrees with Carl Claus’s Grundzüge der Zoologie [3d ed. (1876)], in separating tunicates from molluscs.

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[Draft of letter for Francis Darwin to write to SF.] CD declines to express an opinion on SF’s query.

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Writes of his admiration for CD and requests an autograph or photo.

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Thanks WTT-D for his comments on and praise of his book [Forms of flowers].

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Introduces his son Casimir, who is visiting England.

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Reports on his work. Relationships of shells found at Steinheim; attempts to elucidate the genesis of different forms.

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Would like Price’s address.

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Has "the missing link" been found in New Guinea, as he read in the newspaper?

Offers CD the nest of a foreign bird pressed on him by a neighbour.

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A letter in support of [Ann Jane] Cupples’ request to the Royal Literary Fund for assistance. Her talent, industry, and need.

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Asks to have some funds of the Down Friendly Society transferred.

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Asks CD why some living forms have evolved and others have not.

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Gives his opinion on the education of girls in physiology. Would regret that any girl who wished to learn physiology should be checked.