Letter 8014 — Darwin, C. R. to Albrecht, R. F., 16 Oct [1871]
Summary
Thanks RFA for extracts.
Does not believe resemblances can be produced as RFA suggests, but would not deny that a strong mental shock may cause arrest of embryonic development and thus give rise to monstrosities.
Transcription
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