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DCP-LETT-2485

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
1 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
DAR 115: 22
Summary:

All but last two chapters of Origin proofs corrected.

Praise for JDH’s introductory essay [to Flora Tasmaniae].

Very ill and sick of work.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-2486

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
2 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.167)
Summary:

CL’s research on flint tools.

Promises to send proof-sheets of Origin. Discusses his view of species.

Ill health of himself and his family.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2487

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
2 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.45–46)
Summary:

Delighted with JM’s suggestions. Asks JM to send sheets to Lyell.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2488

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
10 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.20–21)
Summary:

On title of Origin, suggests omitting word "Varieties" altogether if JM does not object. Last proofs corrected, but revises still to do.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2489

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Mary Butler
Date:
11 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.168)
Summary:

Inquires about the chances of meeting her when he goes to Ilkley for a cure.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2490

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
11 [Sept 1859]
Source of text:
DAR 115: 21
Summary:

Corrected last proof of Origin yesterday. Still has revises and index to do.

Will read more JDH proofs of Flora Tasmaniae.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-2491

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:
13 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Summary:

Reports the results of some poultry crossing experiments; comments on transmission of different features.

"My unlucky Book [Origin] will be published 1st week in November."

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2492

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
20 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.169)
Summary:

Thanks CL for his favourable remarks to the Geological Section of the BAAS concerning the forthcoming publication of the Origin. Hopes CL will accept his view of species.

Comments on CL’s paper ["On the occurrence of works of human art in post-Pliocene deposits", Rep. BAAS 29 (1859): 93–5].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2493

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
23 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 122)
Summary:

His book [Origin] is nearly done. Is not so silly as to expect to convert WDF. Lyell is wavering; Hooker has come round.

Family news.

Asks WDF to find out if a cross between differently coloured horses produces a dun.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2494

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
25 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.170)
Summary:

Discusses text of Origin.

Compares Eocene and modern climates.

Mentions Hooker’s view of his geographical [distribution] chapters.

Asks CL’s opinion of his statements on distribution during "glacial and preceding warmer periods".

Mentions chapters on geological record and embryology.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2495

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Varenne Reed
Date:
26 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
Buckinghamshire Record Office (D 22/39/3)
Summary:

Encloses draft in payment for tutoring of sons Francis and Leonard, with thanks for all GVR’s assistance.

Will send his servant for Arum plant.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2496

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
30 Sept [1859]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.171)
Summary:

Is sending off last proof-sheets of Origin.

Asks CL’s opinion of final chapter. Mentions difficulties of his argument.

Is too unwell to start for Ilkley.

Murray’s printing of 1250 copies seems too large to CD.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10230

From:
Mary Grantham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1859-9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.117
Summary:

Is pleased that JH has been appointed to succeed Elizabeth Baily at Tavistock Place. Regarding a situation for Miss Baily's servant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11183

From:
J. B. Kearney
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.73
Summary:

Has no objection to his letter being communicated to the R.A.S. Comments on his observations. Thanks for his paper on musical pitch. Sees that new copper coinage is to be introduced and hopes that JH will use his influence to introduce the decimal system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11620

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[4 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.276
Summary:

Sends procedures for preparation of the report of the Magnetic Committee for the meeting of the B.A.A.S., which JH cannot attend due to illness; asks some questions about achromatic lens theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11621

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[13 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.277
Summary:

Thanks HL for the response to JH's queries [see JH's 1859-9-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11622

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[23 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.278 (extract 1p Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 {48})
Summary:

Comments on WL's information on telescope construction, and adds some of JH's own experience.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11804

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.164
Summary:

Relates experiences while on a 10 day visit to Ireland. Now waiting for a train to Aberdeen. Professor [Philip?] Kelland injured in rail accident at Hitchin. Comments on the carelessness of railway workers. Agitation again at the Cape over the recall of Sir George Grey. Jack [TM's son?] has received orders for service, perhaps China.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12192

From:
E. Moorsom
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.50
Summary:

Thanks for fine basket of venison. Hopes that Lady Herschel is stronger after her visit to the North.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12606

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
T. P. Anderson
Date:
1859-[9?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0030; Reel 1054
Summary:

Names three nephews of Charles Babbage and their financial status relative to Hollier fund, for which JH is trustee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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