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From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Nov 1868
Source of text:
DAR 164: 48
Summary:

The conversion of Asa Gray must be a pleasure.

CD’s doctrine accounts for and gives a vera causa of structures.

Discusses F. Hildebrand’s book.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Nov 1868
Source of text:
DAR 164: 49; Linnean Society of London, MS Case 6B, No. 299
Summary:

Thinks CD’s views of insect agency and crossing might explain structure and variations of papilionaceous flowers. Lists five points. Asks CD’s opinion.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
30 Nov 1868
Source of text:
DAR 164: 50
Summary:

Thanks CD for advice to watch the action and not only the structure [of plants].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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