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From W. W. Keen   26 September 1873

Summary

Sends corrections of Descent and Expression.

Author:  William Williams Keen
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  26 Sept 1873
Classmark:  DAR 89: 24–5, DAR 169: 2, and Expression 2d ed., p. 169 n. 19
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-9072

From W. W. Keen   [May–June? 1874]

Summary

CD’s theory has his qualified support.

He suggests the inheritance of syphilis as an example of sexual selection.

Gives an example of inherited expression in his wife’s and daughter’s frowns.

Author:  William Williams Keen
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [May–June? 1874]
Classmark:  DAR 169: 2
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-9437

From W. W. Keen   18 June 1874

Summary

The lack of a hereditary effect of circumcision among Jews argues against CD’s views.

Author:  William Williams Keen
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  18 June 1874
Classmark:  DAR 169: 3
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-9500
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