From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[17 Feb 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 78
Summary:
Asks JDH not to think of looking at his species sketch until he has leisure.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
8 [Feb 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 79
Summary:
Cirripede observations.
Would like to hear what JDH has to say about his species sketch.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Ernst Dieffenbach
Date:
9 Feb [1847]
Source of text:
J. A. Stargardt (dealers) (Catalogue 574 11–13 November 1965)
Summary:
On the results of Robert Bunsen’s journey to Iceland, which he compares in detail with his own research.
"I have for the present given up Geology, & am hard at work at pure Zoology & am dissecting various genera of cirripedes, & am extremely interested in the subject." "I always, however, keep on reading & observing on my favourite work on Variation or on Species, & shall in a year’s time or so, commence & get my notes in order."
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Nichols
Date:
10 Feb [1847]
Source of text:
Geological Society of London (GSL/L/R/10/36)
Summary:
Encloses 12s for the year.
Anxious for February number of the Journal.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
12 Feb [1847]
Source of text:
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS-MUS/3/3/9)
Summary:
F. J. Muñiz has offered fossil bones collected around Buenos Aires to the Royal College of Surgeons. He believes he can complete their Megatherium skeleton and provide other specimens. CD feels he should be encouraged in his work.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Henry Allen (Harry) Wedgwood
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Feb 1847
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 1020)
Summary:
Concerning the purchase of shares.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francisco Javier Muñiz
Date:
26 Feb 1847
Source of text:
Nature 99 (1917): 305–6
Summary:
If FJM wishes to sell the fossils he has discovered, CD suggests he appoint some agent to dispose of them.
Is surprised at the account of the earthquake in the pampas.
Offers to send his South America.
Greatly admires FJM’s zeal
and would welcome any information on the domestic animals of La Plata.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[28 Feb 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 80
Summary:
Can JDH come to 7 Park St. on Wednesday?
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Chambers
Date:
[28 Feb 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 265
Summary:
Asks to call on RC.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George W. Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.272
Summary:
Thanks for prompt reply. Does know something about blood and circulation, but may not have expressed himself clearly. Thinks Michael Faraday has made important discoveries in magnetism and electricity.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George W. Hearn
Date:
[2 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.273 & 22.299
Summary:
Is little conversant in physiology so is unable to discuss GH's theories. Suggests some alterations to the text of the article.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George W. Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.274
Summary:
Agrees wholeheartedly with JH's recommendation for his paper. Will rewrite it if necessary. Hopes JH will produce a second edition of his work on finite differences.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.335
Summary:
Discovered a telescopic comet in Cepheus. Gives readings.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[20 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.7.5
Summary:
Expresses opinions about the medal fiasco at the R.A.S., and in so doing, also defends G. B. Airy. JH is very concerned about the mean attacks being made on various people over the Neptune discovery controversy. Makes especially strong statements in a PS written on Feb. 21.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.131
Summary:
About observations of the seventh satellite of Saturn, and using William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) 'machine'.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.198
Summary:
Regarding his Copley medal, has written a letter of thanks to the Society. Does not doubt that the new planet will be discovered.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.298
Summary:
Ask WL's permission to make reference to WL's sighting of the seventh satellite of Saturn in JH's observations of all the satellites of Saturn.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.167
Summary:
Has been preparing famine food, such as hay biscuits.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Francis Ronalds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.421
Summary:
Wishes to use remarks JH made at Kew Observatory in 1846 for a Royal Society publication. Asks JH to read transcript for accuracy.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.202
Summary:
Encloses application for meteorological and magnetic observatories from governor of New Brunswick. May establish observations in all colonies for limited time. Puzzled over [John] Lefroy's results from Athabasca.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project