212/354 There is much discussion on the subject on the Continent, even in quiet Holland; and I had a pamphlet from Moscow the other day by a man who sticks up famously for the imperfection of the "Geological Record," but complains that I have sadly understated the variability of the old fossilised animals! But I must not run on. Down, September 25th [1861]. Many thanks for facts on neuters. You cannot tell how I rejoice that you do not think what I have said on the subject absurd. |