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Thanks WED for a correction [to proofs of Origin, 6th ed.].

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Will write to de Chaumont to ask whether anyone at Netley is able to observe shivering fits. Has not got H. Spencer essays.

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Forwards a letter from R. O. Jones on the effects of castration on horns of male lambs.

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Says has sent a copy of CD’s memorial to Captain Jones. Passes on Sir Geo. Grey’s comments on pasturage near Morpeth. Tells superstition about straight furrows and fairies.

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Sends back proofs. Praises CD for calm treatment of Mivart. Looks at duck’s mouth. Asks whether CD has seen Snow’s article in the Spectator.

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Sends three sheets but keeps one. Suggests looking at a curved field on the way to Orpington.

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Worm action at Stonehenge.

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Thanks for letter [8137]. Finds observation at Stonehenge of depth of mould at different parts of slope "most valuable".

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Sends comments on his diagram of Stonehenge. Will go to Beaulieu.

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Thanks WED for checking through the proofs of a new [6th] edition of Origin.

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Discusses earthworm activity observed in old ploughed fields.

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Gives information on recent editions of Lyell’s works.

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Would like precise details about pouting of English children to add to his information about children of savages.

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David Forbes thinks WED’s chalk samples have been penetrated by surface mud.

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Sends dirt residue of chalk samples for David Forbes to examine.

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Received copy of Origin 6th ed. Has had trouble with worm measurements at Winchester.

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Asks WED to observe a suppressed yawn.

Asks whether scratching a tickling point makes tears come to his eyes.

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Asks WED’s help in acquiring expression photographs and engravings.

Wishes to send Langstaff a copy of his book [Expression], in gratitude for his valuable notes.

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Is delighted to receive expression. Some comments on swallowing and scratching. Asks to be sent reviews.

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Experiments with Mimosa.