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DCP-LETT-3134

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Campbell Eyton
Date:
3 May [1861]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.247)
Summary:

Has received the shipment of skeletons of fowls. Asks TCE species name of Gungla cock. Mentions other specimens.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-3135

From:
Thomas Davidson
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 May 1861
Source of text:
DAR 99: 1–2
Summary:

Sends three tables on the known geological distribution of genera and subgenera of Brachiopoda. Has been continually puzzled by intermediate forms, and is convinced that the greater number of species can be linked together. "Natura non facit saltum."

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-3136

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
3 May [1861]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 f. 103)
Summary:

Regrets the error in the bill and receipt. CD is surprised at so large a reduction in profit in the last edition.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-3137

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Luke Hindmarsh
Date:
3 May [1861]
Source of text:
DAR 145: 127
Summary:

Asks how many wild Chillingham cattle are killed each year. Interested in rate of increase.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

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From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.300
Summary:

Regarding the Pyx accounts. Has seen JH's son. What does he think of the new coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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