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From J. J. Weir   [before 28 April] 1868

Summary

Proportion of sexes in chaffinches.

Pugnacity of blackbirds and robins.

Harrison Weir reports up to nine eggs in starling nests.

Newspaper report of a sheep born with its owner’s brand.

Author:  John Jenner Weir
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [before 28 Apr] 1868
Classmark:  DAR 86: C1–2, DAR 84.1: 73–4
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6078

From A. R. Wallace   28 April [1868]

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Various topics related to sexual selection: sexual differences, sexual preferences, coloration.

Author:  Alfred Russel Wallace
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  28 Apr [1868]
Classmark:  DAR 84.1: 120–4
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6144

From J. J. Weir   28 April – 4 May 1868

Summary

Observations on root-climbers. Variegated and arborescent varieties of Hedera.

[CD’s notes are for his reply, 6165.]

Author:  John Jenner Weir
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  28 Apr – 4 May 1868
Classmark:  DAR 181: 77
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6145