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DCP-LETT-1935

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:
[15–22 Aug 1856]
Source of text:
Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Summary:

Is collecting only pigeons that differ in proportions, so declines some birds offered by WBT.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel7050

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.286
Summary:

JH's last letter was written in a good strong hand. Recommends suitable drink for hot weather. Gives his views about the possible marriage of Isaac Newton's niece. Has had a letter from a Mr. Wither on mathematical books.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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