From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Rogers
Date:
14 Oct [1861]
Source of text:
Rogers family (private collection)
Summary:
Would like to quote JR on the trigger mechanism of Catasetum in Orchids
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
Would like to quote JR on the trigger mechanism of Catasetum in Orchids
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Will incorporate his suggestion respecting the introduction of the current Julian date in the Nautical Almanac. The name 'Baucis' has been proposed for No. 59. Has sent U. J. J. Leverrier his own views on nomenclature. Bishop's Observatory may be moved to Twickenham.
Regarding the unsuitableness of the weather for astronomers. Sends an answer to one of JH's equations. Regarding the quarrels of Sir James South. Sends some nursery rhymes that seem appropriate.
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