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On the Christian God; questioning of CD’s religious beliefs.

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Writes at length on importance of God and Catholicism, and the need to seek salvation.

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An instance of long memory in a horse.

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As a follower of CD, Spencer, and Kant, wishes to announce his work on the origin of "foolish illnesses" and prostitution [? Kort begrip der proefunderlijke zielkunde (1869)].

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Extract from Robert Knox on hermaphroditism [Lond. Med. Gaz. 12 Jan 1844].

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Observations on expression.

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Depth of furrows in old field.

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On sexual selection and the sense of beauty among the W. African Negroes.

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Sends his new work, Ulteriori osservazioni sulla dicogomia pt 2, fasc. 1.

Has found no nectar in Orchis morio or O. maculata in Italy and has seen no insects visiting the plants.

Gives his observations on cross- and self-fertilisation in cereals.

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More speculations [see 5811] on the evolutionary development of man, relating progress to the consumption of better food and the availability of moist air.

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Definite results have been delayed, but he is optimistic.

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Appearance and depth of furrows in old field.

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Sends quotation about Lycurgus and Spartan exposure of infants who were deemed defective.

Bibliographic references on sense of beauty and morals.

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Has received (from CD) the sheets of the second volume [of Descent].

He fears he has offended CD or someone in England and he begs to know his offence.

His brother is working at the Red Sea and wishes CD to know that he has evidence for the affinity of ascidians and vertebrates in their nervous systems.

Plans to go to Paris upon its imminent capitulation to help his sister-in-law.

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Meeting with CD postponed.

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Has sent CD his book [Genesis of species (1871)]. Has not said a word in opposition to CD except where his view of the truth necessitated it.

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JBI regrets his part in appointments of his successors.

His friendship with CD and its effect on his fellow clerics.

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Thanks CD for vol. 1 of Descent. Feels nothing but sympathy and esteem for a writer labouring for the promotion of what he conscientiously believes to be the truth.

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Is sorry CD found Genesis of species unfairly critical. Assures CD of his just intentions and offers to alter certain words and phrases in a new edition. Emphasises his high regard for CD but fears his views are leading to religious decay.

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Reports his observations on the concurrence of orbicular muscle spasms, engorgement of eyes with blood, and formation of tears.