Summary

Sends dirt residue of chalk samples for David Forbes to examine.

Summary

Thanks for letter [8137]. Finds observation at Stonehenge of depth of mould at different parts of slope "most valuable".

Summary

Sends comments on his diagram of Stonehenge. Will go to Beaulieu.

Summary

David Forbes thinks WED’s chalk samples have been penetrated by surface mud.

Summary

Thinks Mr Salt has not understood about their wills and wants to clarify the matter when he has heard from CD.

Summary

Received copy of Origin 6th ed. Has had trouble with worm measurements at Winchester.

Summary

Asks for investment advice.

Summary

Reports the case of a cockerel raised in isolation from other cocks which repeatedly attempted, but failed, to crow properly.

Also discusses behaviour in horses; one male will "look after" 20–25 females.

Summary

Is delighted to receive expression. Some comments on swallowing and scratching. Asks to be sent reviews.

Summary

Introduces himself as an acquaintance of E. A. Darwin. Offers miscellaneous observations on human expression.

Summary

Has signed the memorial by men of science with real pleasure. Fears it may be too severe. He told Lady Derby about JDH’s troubles. She said she would tell Lord Derby what he had said.

Summary

Hopes to have a visit to discuss proportions to be left to the children under their wills; thinks 5/6 to the boys, 1/6 to the girls who "will have as much as is good for them".

Summary

Will be in London for a week. Invites ARW to lunch.

Summary

Thanks for observations on angles of worm-holes on slopes. William Darwin is observing at Stonehenge. She is worth her weight in gold.

Summary

Sends information on composition of chalk at Shoreham and Folkestone.

Summary

Thanks JVC for his criticisms and corrections of Expression. Asks him to alter his translation accordingly.

Summary

CD cannot improve style [of Expression] without great changes. "I am sick of the subject, and myself, and the world".

Summary

Has replied [in North Am. Rev. 115 (1872): 1–30] to Mivart’s communication to the North American Review [114 (1872): 451–68].

Discusses the degree of fixedness of different characters in organisms.

Summary

CD is delighted and astonished at sale of Expression,

and pleased with sale of others, except Descent. He fears a new edition of that work may never be required. Would have liked to bring out a thoroughly revised one.

Summary

Discusses problems of obtaining money for the alteration of Down church.