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Mentions receipt of EH’s History of creation [1876].

Describes his own work on cross- and self-fertilised flowers. Subject bears on the very principle of life.

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Has read EH’s History of creation [trans. E. R. Lankester (1875)]. Was much struck with many "brilliant & original remarks". Is gratified by the way EH speaks of CD’s books.

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Thanks EH for Arabische Korallen [1876].

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EH’s Arabische Korallen is spirited, clear, and poetical. With respect to formation of islands, thinks EH lays too much stress on views of Ehrenberg. Admires drawings.

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Book [Webb and Berthelot] has reached CD.

Sorry EH dissents from Pangenesis.

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Glad EH is coming to England.

Will be visiting eldest son in Southampton in September [but visit apparently delayed until 7 Oct, see "Journal"].

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Discusses death of his daughter-in-law

and possible visit by EH.

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Thanks for EH’s Anthropogenie, 3d ed.

Sends Cross and self-fertilisation.

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Thanks EH for album of photographs of German scientists.

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Thanks EH for birthday greetings.

Mentions his work on movement of plants.

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Thanks for kind letter.

Has not yet read EH’s article in Kosmos ["Einstämmiger und vielstämmiger Ursprung", 4 (1878–9): 360–76].

Rudolf Virchow affair lamentable. Virchow’s conduct inexplicable.

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Admires EH’s Freie Wissenschaft und freie Lehre [1878].

Virchow’s conduct is shameful.

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Suggests possible visit by EH.

Comments on EH’s research.

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Invites EH to spend night at Down.

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Confirms details of EH’s visit to Down.

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Thanks EH for copy of book [Das System der Medusen (1879)].

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Thanks for his very kind letter.

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Asks EH to call on Zeiss and to help arrange for microscope for Francis Darwin.

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EH’s scheme to visit Ceylon an excellent one. Has written to Huxley about getting money from Royal Society. If funds are unavailable, would like to subscribe £100.

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Thanks EH and Ernst Abbe in connection with microscope for his son [Francis].