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DCP-LETT-769

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Adolphe Morlot (Adolph von Morlot)
Date:
9 Aug [1844]
Source of text:
Burgerbibliothek Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Summary:

Declines to undertake to have AM’s journal published but recommends possible publishers in England.

Expresses scepticism about AM’s glacier theory. Emphasises role of floating ice instead. Mentions article by William Hopkins on movement of glaciers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10820

From:
Edward Craven Hawtrey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.172
Summary:

Enjoying the beautiful scenery, but the weather has not been good. Many thanks for the beautiful translation of Frederick Schiller. Has he added anything to his photographic discoveries? Saw some calographic pictures at Charles Wheatstone's, which improved on the Daguerreotype.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9595

From:
Thomas I. M. Forster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.336
Summary:

Hopes he will look out for the periodical meteors and give him his observations. Has seen some curious falling stars. Is constructing a new anemometer and used it to detect surging gales. Visited a monastery yesterday to see a new instrument for perpetual motion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0312

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Mr Wren
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
MS JT/2/13a/53, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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FVM-44-08-09

From:
[...] Nolte
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
9 August 1844
Source of text:
RB MSS M103, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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