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Asks CD’s opinion of an experiment on Drosera.

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Questions CD on sale of his books in America by Appleton and other publishers; copyright and translation rights.

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Much pleased with CD’s book [Cross and self-fertilisation]. Is struck by width and caution of his generalisations and by the application of experiment to processes of life hitherto merely observed.

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Counted 40 worm-holes after rain; four or five in the wall.

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Sends two papers on Roman ruins at Cirencester, which he asks CD to return.

Worm observations.

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Sends "worm journal" – observations of earthworm activity at Abinger.

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Hive-bees captured in tubes of nectary of Tritoma. Seems a maladaptation of the bees.

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CD’s quest for Government support for potato experiments by James Torbitt.

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Believes letter from CD endorsed by JDH will virtually guarantee Government or private support for Torbitt’s experiments. Queries experimental procedure.

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Caird agrees that there will be no difficulty in getting finances.

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What does Torbitt propose to do with CD’s £100; does he want another £100 now or soon?

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Suggests Torbitt proceed with his work for this year; if he wishes to continue next year THF will try to arrange Government support.

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Sends Ledum, the nectar of which catches many insects.

Describes his Primula varieties.

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Is struck by the amazing variations of the hardy Primula varieties.

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Gives up his wish to keep secret the engagement of his daughter to Horace Darwin.

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Has Torbitt any further results? THF has forgotten what he had proposed to do.

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Concerning the settlement for Horace Darwin and Ida.

Will give CD’s potato papers to Lord Sandon.

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Concerning subscriptions raised for Torbitt’s experiments on potato disease.

Comments on CD’s latest book [Movement in plants].

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Suggests Torbitt make a report on his progress so far.

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Encloses note and cheque from James Caird [for Torbitt].