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Hive-bees captured in tubes of nectary of Tritoma. Seems a maladaptation of the bees.

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CD’s quest for Government support for potato experiments by James Torbitt.

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Believes letter from CD endorsed by JDH will virtually guarantee Government or private support for Torbitt’s experiments. Queries experimental procedure.

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Caird agrees that there will be no difficulty in getting finances.

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What does Torbitt propose to do with CD’s £100; does he want another £100 now or soon?

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Suggests Torbitt proceed with his work for this year; if he wishes to continue next year THF will try to arrange Government support.

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Sends Ledum, the nectar of which catches many insects.

Describes his Primula varieties.

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Is struck by the amazing variations of the hardy Primula varieties.

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Gives up his wish to keep secret the engagement of his daughter to Horace Darwin.

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Has Torbitt any further results? THF has forgotten what he had proposed to do.

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Concerning the settlement for Horace Darwin and Ida.

Will give CD’s potato papers to Lord Sandon.

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Concerning subscriptions raised for Torbitt’s experiments on potato disease.

Comments on CD’s latest book [Movement in plants].

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Suggests Torbitt make a report on his progress so far.

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Encloses note and cheque from James Caird [for Torbitt].

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Agrees that CD should write to the Times [about Torbitt’s potato experiments].

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Encloses letter from James Caird, who has entire confidence in CD’s appropriation of the money [collected for Torbitt’s experiments].

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Replies to CD’s questions [in 12732] regarding the Abinger Hall excavations.

Torbitt.

Family news.

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Sends the marked plans of the Abinger Hall excavation site.

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Replies to CD’s questions about worms at Abinger ruins.

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Notes and replies to queries on worm-castings and worm activity on a rubble-covered road.