From:
William Henty
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
23 May 1868
Source of text:
DAR 85: B24, DAR 166: 182
Summary:
Sex ratios in cattle and sheep.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
John Wright; John Osmaston
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 June 1868
Source of text:
DAR 83: 163–4, DAR 85: B38, DAR 86: A95–6
Summary:
Preference of females for particular males certainly exists occasionally.
On the proportion of males to females in horses and in dogs.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Cupples
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 July 1868
Source of text:
DAR 83: 129–32; DAR 161: 285
Summary:
Offers deerhound puppy.
Asks for photograph.
Encloses letter from George Cupples of notes, with excerpts from letters from Peter Robertson and John Wright, relating to difference in size between male and female deerhounds. Reports on weight statistics of ten [deerhound] puppies being observed.
Contributor:
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From:
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 July 1868
Source of text:
DAR 178: 124; DAR 165: 53
Summary:
GHKT is going to procure some local smoke-coloured fowls and investigate them for CD.
Encloses letter on expression queries from S. O. Glenie.
Contributor:
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From:
Robert Brough Smyth
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Aug 1868
Source of text:
DAR 177: 205–12
Summary:
Relates some observations on expression among Australian aboriginals and encloses answers to CD’s queries from other observers. [These include letters and observations from: J. A. Hagenauer, 28 May 1868; Archibald Grahame Lang, 17 June 1868; H. B. Lane, 24 June 1868; Templeton Bunnett, 25 June 1868; J. Bulmer (1868). (See introduction to Expression.)]
Contributor:
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From:
Edward Blyth
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 Aug 1868
Source of text:
DAR 86: A34–5, DAR 160: 220
Summary:
Discusses the development of horns in antelopes. Remarks on the variation within and between the species of Cervus and on their relationship to each other.
Contributor:
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From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Oct 1868
Source of text:
DAR 106: B68–69
Summary:
Sexual differences in coloration. Sexual selection versus natural selection as explanations. ARW continues to argue against sexual selection, saying that natural selection, in keeping the female dull for protection, would account for differences in sexual colouring more effectively than inheritance and partial transmission of sexually selected male colours. Colours of female birds of paradise. Protective coloration. Disagrees with CD on coincidence of hidden nests and bright colours of females.
Contributor:
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From:
Edward Wilson
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Oct 1868
Source of text:
DAR 181: 125, DAR 186: 49
Summary:
Encloses further replies from Australia to CD’s queries on expression. Wilson’s letter to CD enclosed the letter from Smyth with its enclosures (see S6314).
Contributor:
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From:
John Jenner Weir
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[before 17] Oct 1868
Source of text:
DAR 86: A36, 53; DAR 84.1: 139
Summary:
Both sexes of Crossoptilon auritum (eared pheasant) obtained the red cheeks the first year.
Coloration of the linnet.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Dec [1868]
Source of text:
DAR 84.1: 126–7, DAR 85: B36–7
Summary:
Hybrid geese.
Proportions of sexes in sheep and cattle.
Pairing habits of crows.
Contributor:
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From:
Edward Blyth
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 Nov 1868
Source of text:
DAR 83: 149, DAR 84.1: 137
Summary:
Describes his tour of the Netherlands. Reports on some of the specimens he saw on his trip.
Discusses the coloration of hair in aged monkey
and sexual differences in bird species.
Contributor:
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From:
John Dean Caton
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 [Oct] 1868
Source of text:
DAR 83: 167–9, DAR 161: 125
Summary:
Observations on lateral spots on coats of two specimens of deer. PS on habits of wild and domestic turkeys.
Contributor:
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From:
James Croll
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Dec 1868
Source of text:
DAR 161: 262
Summary:
Sends abstract of his views on change of climate and a copy of a paper.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Cupples
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Jan 1869
Source of text:
DAR 161: 290; DAR 86: A81–2
Summary:
Forwards reply from [Peter Robertson] head forester for Marquis of Breadalbane on development of horns in Scottish deer.
Contributor:
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From:
Julius Victor Carus
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Feb 1869
Source of text:
DAR 86: A45; DAR 161: 69
Summary:
Sends translation of Mr Steiger’s letter responding to question CD had asked about growth of horns of merino rams.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Jean Jacques Moulinié
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Feb 1869
Source of text:
DAR 171: 272; DAR 193: 59–62
Summary:
Sends abstract of an article by Carrière [J. Agric. Pratique 1 (1869): 159–67] on the improvement of wild radish by selection.
Contributor:
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From:
George Cupples
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 Mar 1869
Source of text:
DAR 83: 133–8, DAR 161: 282
Summary:
Differences in size and weight in deerhounds, with tables of comparative weights according to sex. Promises information on weights of deerhound puppies. Effects of cross- and inbreeding.
Contributor:
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From:
Harrison William Weir
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
23 Mar 1869
Source of text:
DAR 86: C10, DAR 84.1: 118
Summary:
Proportion of sexes in pigeons, pigs, and pheasants.
Sexual preferences of females.
Contributor:
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From:
John Jenner Weir
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 May 1869
Source of text:
DAR 86: A52a-c, DAR 84.1: 143
Summary:
Migratory male nightingales and blackcaps arrive before females [see Descent 1: 259].
Discusses chaffinch "Peggers".
Disagrees with CD’s opinion that canary mules are fertile.
Display of colour of greenfinches in courtship.
Contributor:
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From:
John Scott
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 July 1869
Source of text:
DAR 85: A31, DAR 177: 119
Summary:
Observations on expression and colour of beard and hair in natives of India.
Contributor:
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Addressee
Document type
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- Cambridge University Library
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond10
- Natural History Museum and Archives3
- English Heritage, Down House, Downe2
- American Philosophical Society1
- Field Museum of Natural History1
- Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Archives, Imperial College1
- John Murray Archive, National Library of Scotland1
- Smithsonian Libraries1