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On the vitality of the ova of the Salmonidae at different stages of development.

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"The Pigeons are all quite well".

Sends thanks to Mrs Cotton.

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His observations on Subularia: has never seen it in flower in the air.

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European men choose partners for different reasons. Savages select more for bodily attraction than facial beauty.

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Responds to CD’s query on Subularia and Limosella. There are discrepancies among authorities on whether Subularia flowers out of water. Limosella certainly flowers out of water.

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Wants accurate information on "the economy of nature". Is interested in how far the struggle with other species checks the northern range of any species.

Thanks John Storey for information.

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Inquires about a Mr Smith, who might prove helpful "in the domestic bird line".

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Writes of WED’s progress at school and events at home.

Discusses pigeons, with which he is "getting on splendidly".

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Is very glad to hear of the increased rent. Prefers lien agreement with tenant, Mr Hardy.

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He is steadily and very hard at work on "Variation" [Natural selection] and finds the whole subject "deeply interesting but horribly perplexed".

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JL is studying Cynipidae. CD sends galls for his examination.

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Regrets he cannot help JL; the point [unspecified] was always a trouble to CD also.

Has been to a poultry show.

Asks for the return of a lens.

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Thanks for JSH’s letter, which has been of real use.

Complains of the trouble caused by reports to Government required of Benefit Clubs.

Interested in case of Canada geese with seed in crop, because means of distribution is now a great hobby.

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Arranges an appointment.

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Thanks GW for his report about the rabbits at Sandon [Staffs.]. Fears case has broken down, except that it is now known that such a breed has run wild for some years. No need to send bodies since breed is so obscure.

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Congratulations on JL’s marriage. Invitation to dine at Down with the Hookers, Huxleys, and T. V. Wollaston.

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The vaunted fidelity of the ark bird has its exceptions.

Gives some details on wild pigeons.

Answers in the affirmative CD’s query about drifted trees.

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Thanks EN for copying a MS [on "Geographical distribution" (Natural selection, pp. 534–66)]. Increases his payment and offers EN work in the future.

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Asks TD about variation among brachiopods.

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Thanks GB for information on Leguminosae, especially about those with apetalous flowers and almost without anthers.