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An anonymous letter praising the Origin.

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Describes the coral formations of the island of Rodriguez [Indian Ocean].

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Forwards a letter reporting on a blow-fly trapped by a leaf of Dionaea; decomposition of fly has also decomposed the leaf. JDH has written asking for a strong plant, and explaining the case [of surfeit].

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Sends count of remains on Pinguicula leaves.

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Sends his book [On protoplasm (1874)], which defends CD’s theory.

Suggests why the lips are closed and the teeth clenched in the expression of determination: it originated as a means of protecting jaw-bone and teeth against a strong blow.

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Comments on Tyndall’s [Presidential] Address at Belfast meeting [of BAAS] and praise of CD’s work there. Mentions criticism of Belfast clergy.

CL saw some crustacean footprints while in Ireland.

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Will prepare experiments with the fatty acids on digestion of gluten. Has found it is digested slowly, but entirely, with pepsin and hydrochloric acid.

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Writes at length on the origins and meanings of particular head movements as used to express assent or disagreement, especially the sideways movements of the head as an expression of consideration or contemplation.

Also discusses space and colour perception.

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Observations of effect of pepsin and hydrochloric acid on urea indicate that it is not digested [by Drosera].

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Sends Pinguicula vulgaris leaves with seeds on them, together with his observations on proportion of leaves with insects on them.

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Reports on his spectroscopic examination of the colouring matter in the hairs (tentacles) of Drosera.

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Observations on flotation of Utricularia vulgaris.

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He has physical peculiarities that support CD’s theories: e.g., ability to dilate nostrils like a rabbit and to spread out the toes of both feet.

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Sends copy of one of his books.

Asks for drawing of CD’s right foot.

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Thiselton-Dyer’s announcement of his inability to continue as JDH’s private secretary is a blow. He will now be doing original work. JDH is glad of that but the loss of his help is great.

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Utricularia has broken into pieces and appears to be decaying.

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Describes the coral formations of Zanzibar and east coast of Africa.

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Has translated Origin into Serbian and wants CD’s authorisation to publish.

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States his admiration for CD’s views and their progress in the U. S.

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Sends papers and references.

Reports his microscopic observations on Drosera and other plants.