Letter including discussion of Wilson's work on sex determination.

Excerpt of 1906 letter from W. Spillman to the American Breeders Association. The letter summarizes "recent" discoveries in genetics. Boxed text talks about Wilson's work on sex determination.

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  • ID: 16251
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