From:
Asa Gray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 Sept 1863
Source of text:
DAR 157.2: 108; DAR 165: 139, 140
Summary:
Sees difficulties in adhering to the concept of design in nature.
Is surprised at Hooker’s and Daniel Oliver’s ignorance regarding spontaneous movements of tendrils.
CD should continue his work on climbing plants, "it will be fruitful in your hands".
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
