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DCP-LETT-5427

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Gold Appleton
Date:
2 Mar [1866]
Source of text:
Boston Public Library Rare Books and Print Departments–Courtesy of the Trustees
Summary:

The specimen is not a fish but the larva of some batrachian or frog-like animal. Has sent it to British Museum, which says it resembles the axolotl of Mexico.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel1436

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.63
Summary:

Further comments on Ernst Klinkerfüss's paper, in response to JH's 1866-2-28.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1708

From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.195
Summary:

Asks JH to recommend a reviewer for a popular book on astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2572

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.478
Summary:

William Whewell seems to have permanent damage to his brain. Whewell has an article in MacMillan's Magazine regarding Auguste Comte's philosophy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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