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DCP-LETT-7505

From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Feb [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 164: 193
Summary:

Thanks CD for copy of Descent.

Notes the death of Frank Parker [CD’s nephew].

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DCP-LETT-7815

From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 June [1858]
Source of text:
DAR 164: 194
Summary:

Discusses instinct in ducks and turkeys.

Reports a case of the inheritance of an acquired characteristic in a pig.

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DCP-LETT-8408

From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 July [1872]
Source of text:
DAR 164: 195
Summary:

Will not pass through London, so will not be able to call at Down.

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DCP-LETT-8577

From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Oct [1872]
Source of text:
DAR 164: 196
Summary:

Has not seen CD for about 25 years. Has heard an absurd story that CD and Emma are exploring an unknown part of America.

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DCP-LETT-9023

From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 Aug [1873]
Source of text:
DAR 164: 198/3, 199
Summary:

Thanks CD for a copy of Expression. Is always interested in CD’s work, but finds himself diverging from some of his leading ideas.

P.S. Has found shedding of toenails in a nephew as well.

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DCP-LETT-9446

From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 May [1874]
Source of text:
DAR 164: 197
Summary:

Has left Delamere and settled on the Isle of Wight.

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DCP-LETT-9507

From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 June [1874]
Source of text:
DAR 164: 198, 198/2
Summary:

Will try to get certain insectivorous plants for CD, especially Utricularia. Is glad to hear he has taken up Drosera.

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