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DCP-LETT-10963

From:
William Burrows Bowles
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
17 May 1877
Source of text:
DAR 160: 263
Summary:

Has read a German author’s exposition of CD’s theory.

Believes "missing link" between higher mammals and man consists of a race of "speaking monkeys" – akin to Africans – who pollute blood of better race and impede civilisation.

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DCP-LETT-10965

From:
William Burrows Bowles
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
18 May 1877
Source of text:
DAR 160: 264
Summary:

Is less certain of views in letter of 17 May [10963]. Asserts interest in explaining the presence of "speaking monkeys", which occur in higher as well as lower classes.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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