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From J. C. Douglas   14 February 1875

Summary

Sends observations inspired by reading CD’s works.

Animal showing teeth an indication of pleasure, connected with sexual instinct.

Infant feet will curl around an object placed on the sole, indicating a primitive prehensile function.

Effects of climate on man’s physical countenance evidenced in similarity of N. American Indians and Yankees.

Author:  John Christie Douglas
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  14 Feb 1875
Classmark:  DAR 162: 239
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-9855
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