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DCP-LETT-10058

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 July 1875
Source of text:
DAR 164: 79
Summary:

Asks CD’s opinion of an experiment on Drosera.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-10060

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
12 July 1875
Source of text:
Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/24)
Summary:

Describes difficulty of conditions for the experiment with Drosera suggested by THF.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10362

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
18 Jan [1874]
Source of text:
Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/25)
Summary:

Thanks THF for information from Colonial Office on population statistics showing the inhabitants of some areas are far from becoming sterile.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10704

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
7 Dec 1876
Source of text:
DAR 164: 80
Summary:

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

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-10742

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
31 Dec 1876
Source of text:
DAR 164: 81
Summary:

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.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11083

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
31 July [1877]
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 546)
Summary:

THF is seeking advice regarding the selection of an entomologist to carry out some duties [apparently pest destruction].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11112

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Aug 1877
Source of text:
DAR 164: 82
Summary:

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

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11114

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
27 Aug [1877]
Source of text:
Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/26)
Summary:

CD is delighted with report from THF about activity of worms in Roman-British ruins at Abinger.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11129

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
5 Sept 1877
Source of text:
DAR 164: 83
Summary:

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

Worm observations.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11150

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
23 Sept 1877
Source of text:
DAR 64.2: 50–1, DAR 164: 84
Summary:

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

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11151

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
24 Sept [1877]
Source of text:
Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/27)
Summary:

Thanks THF for the diary of worm activity at Abinger site.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11164

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Oct 1877
Source of text:
DAR 164: 85
Summary:

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

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11384

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 164: 86
Summary:

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

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11388

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
[28 Feb 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 144: 87
Summary:

THF would do a good deal if he gets Agricultural Society to rear cross-fertilised seeds. Society excellent channel for distribution of fungus-proof variety [of potato]. If James Torbitt will carry on work another year, CD will offer him £100.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11389

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
2 Mar 1878
Source of text:
DAR 144: 88
Summary:

Describes James Torbitt’s plan for producing disease-resistant potato varieties. [Letter is an earlier version of 11406.]

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11394F

From:
James Caird
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
2 Mar 1878
Source of text:
DAR 144: 2
Summary:

Concerns [James] Torbitt’s potato plants and the question of their trial by the Experimental Committee of the Royal Agricultural Society and a request to the Government for the needed expense. THF and CD to set a date for consultation with the botanist [William] Carruthers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11397

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
[4 Mar 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 144: 89
Summary:

Agricultural Society will not do potato experiments. Torbitt telegraphs that seeds to be sown tomorrow. Memorial with a few signatures might get grant from Government. Hooker believes plan the right one.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11401

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
[after 2 Mar 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 144: 1b
Summary:

Forwards letter from James Caird concerning funds for potato experiments. CD will correct his letter to THF [11389] and then forward it to Hooker for his opinion.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11407

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
7 Mar 1878
Source of text:
DAR 144: 92; Linnean Society of London (MS 489)
Summary:

If THF and James Caird [Enclosure Commissioner] approve of enclosed letter, CD will send it to Hooker.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11409

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Mar 1878
Source of text:
DAR 164: 87
Summary:

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

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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