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DCP-LETT-748

From:
George Robert Waterhouse
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Apr 1844
Source of text:
DAR 181: 14
Summary:

Defines the term "typical species" and discusses its use among zoologists. Cites example of type of Carnivora. Comments on general law of development of parts in animals. Cites teeth of Carnivora.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-749

From:
George Robert Waterhouse
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[after 26 Apr 1844]
Source of text:
DAR 181: 15
Summary:

Is puzzled by CD’s question about the Viverridae; thinks if there were only one species he might regard it as an aberrant of some other group and not select it as a type of the Carnivora.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel2287

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.158
Summary:

Encloses bills for the Committee. [Johann] Lamont will be in England that year to correct continental surveys. Glad JH will be president [of B.A.A.S. meeting] at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8306

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[26 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.112
Summary:

Delighted by Prince Albert's benefaction to [WB]. Curious results by [Robert Hunt] may lead to 'chemical discoveries of a new order.' Gratified by attention given JH's testimonial for Hunt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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