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DCP-LETT-3239

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Maw
Date:
31 Aug [1861]
Source of text:
Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Library (MAW/1/7)
Summary:

Would welcome any facts on correlation, or GM’s criticisms. Explains how natural selection could produce apparent correlation of characters, but feels GM’s Pelargonium example must arise from the leaves and petals being similarly affected at an early stage by an unknown cause.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel11269

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.162
Summary:

Details about WL's preparation for departure for Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2405

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.258
Summary:

Encloses letter from [W. P.] Wilson of Melbourne and ES's response for JH's perusal. Discusses [Warren] de La Rue's work on solar photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2480

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1861-8-31 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.334
Summary:

Advises on the construction of the Melbourne reflecting telescope. Thinks [W. P.] Wilson should come to watch construction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5820

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.289
Summary:

Please send William Lassell the original letters to take with him when he goes to Malta, as he has only the copies at present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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