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DCP-LETT-2313

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[5 Aug 1858]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 246
Summary:

Working on abstract, which now is to consist of a number of sections each to be read at Linnean Society and to be published as a unit. Has finished section on variation under domestication.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-2317

From:
George Robert Waterhouse
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Aug 1858
Source of text:
DAR 181: 26
Summary:

Bees’ cells; is the hexagonal shape deliberate or merely the result of lateral pressure on cylinders?

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2318

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[10 Aug 1858]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 245
Summary:

Thanks JDH for stylistic corrections on MS of large and small genera.

Observations, while walking along headlands, on thistle-down blown out to sea and then blown inland.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-2319

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Campbell Eyton
Date:
4 Aug [1858]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.156)
Summary:

Has finished arranging his pigeons’ skeletons. May consult TCE on them.

CD is at work on an abstract of his conclusions on species and varieties [Origin]. His "bigger book" [Natural selection] will take two or three more years.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2320

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
4 Aug [1858]
Source of text:
DAR 93: A53–4
Summary:

CD and his family have come to the seashore, driven from home by scarlet fever at Down, death [of Charles Waring Darwin], and other family illness. Sorry to miss seeing JSH.

Would be grateful to hear his objections to CD’s species speculations.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-2321

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Asa Gray
Date:
11 Aug [1858]
Source of text:
Archives of the Gray Herbarium, Harvard University (42 and 9a)
Summary:

Species migration since the Pliocene. Effect of the glacial epoch. Present geographical distribution, especially similarities of mountain floras, explained by such migration; mountain summits as remnants of a once continuous flora and fauna.

Cross-fertilisation in Fumariaceae.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2322

From:
Charles Moore
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 Aug 1858
Source of text:
DAR 171: 232
Summary:

Encloses a list of British perennials which seed in New South Wales and explains the source of his information. Lists plants which have become weeds in the country.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2323

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Trenham Reeks
Date:
13 Aug [1858]
Source of text:
British Geological Survey Archives (GSM 1/501)
Summary:

Has been asked to set a price on slate relief slabs [see 2236]. Would appreciate advice from correspondent as he would like to buy pictures with the money.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2390

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury
Date:
[Aug–Sept 1858]
Source of text:
DAR 263: 24 (EH 88206473)
Summary:

Variations in the structure of Pelargonium flowers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-001573

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Robert Dunn
Date:
5 August 1858
Source of text:
MM/21/7, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel12302

From:
P. O'Callaghan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.158
Summary:

All are exceedingly obliged by JH's kind thought for the [Leeds] Literary and Philosophical Society. Subject JH mentions will be most interesting. Paper should not be too long. News from Ingwell most comforting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12818

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[8 August 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0224; Reel 1054
Summary:

R.S.L. committee for considering continuance of magnetic observations has recommended that hourly observations be carried out at Falkland Islands, Newfoundland, and Vancouver Island. Alternate stations are Ceylon and Bermuda. Will not print all observations. Hopes colonial governments will participate. JH and William Whewell will be at [B.A.A.S. meeting in] Leeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[8 August 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0755.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

R.S.L. committee recommends continuing three magnetic observatories at Falkland Islands, Newfoundland, and Vancouver Island.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14113

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0338; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwarded JH's letter of 8 Aug. 1858 to members of magnetic committee, who will respond before B.A.A.S. meeting in Leeds next month. Asks that both committees meet jointly on first day. Edward Sabine is willing to superintend new series of observations proposed by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2122

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.369
Summary:

Thanks JH for his comments on PR's plan for London drainage. Asks another question regarding the system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2254

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Patrick Francis Robertson
Date:
[27 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.497 (C: RS:HS 23.234)
Summary:

Thanks PR for the sewerage book. Suggests a method of disposing of sewage in the river. Concerned about solid waste, which he thinks should be used as fertilizer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6173

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.298
Summary:

Regarding the financial affairs of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6181

From:
Joseph Baxendell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.306
Summary:

Regarding a difference in their observations of a certain star.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7087

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.313
Summary:

Has not heard from him for a long time. Hopes all is well. Elizabeth Baily has had a stroke but is slowly mending. Arthur Baily has committed suicide. His own wife and children are at the seaside. Hopes JH or one of his daughters will write soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7088

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.314
Summary:

Sees that JH was the author of the article on mathematics in Brewster's Encyclopaedia. Comments on this and Isaac Newton's authorship of the notes and review of the Commercium Epistolicum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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