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DCP-LETT-3238

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
30 Aug [1861]
Source of text:
DAR 115: 111
Summary:

Orchid anatomy. Requests Lindley’s work on orchids [The genera and species of orchidaceous plants (1830–40)].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-3239

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Maw
Date:
31 Aug [1861]
Source of text:
Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Library (MAW/1/7)
Summary:

Would welcome any facts on correlation, or GM’s criticisms. Explains how natural selection could produce apparent correlation of characters, but feels GM’s Pelargonium example must arise from the leaves and petals being similarly affected at an early stage by an unknown cause.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-3242

From:
Asa Gray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 and 29 Aug 1861 and 2 Sept 1861
Source of text:
DAR 110 (ser. 2): 76
Summary:

Gives some observations on the sensitivity of Drosera species and comments on cases of "dioecio-dimorphism".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-001432

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
William Sharpey
Date:
1 August 1861
Source of text:
MM/19/29, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel10435

From:
Samuel Highley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.313
Summary:

Believes that David Brewster's instrument for examining the lines of the spectrum was based on a formula of JH. Would be pleased if he could supply him with the details and he will then request J. H. Dallmeyer to construct one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10493

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.371
Summary:

[James?] Ferguson wants Titania changed to Echo, which he has now inserted in the forthcoming Nautical Almanac. H. M. S. Goldschmidt has recovered Pseudo-Daphne. U. J. J. Leverrier does not wish to name No. 59.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11268

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.160
Summary:

Thanks JH for his efforts in having Sir Benjamin Brodie provide letters of introduction for WL's time in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11269

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.162
Summary:

Details about WL's preparation for departure for Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11481

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[15 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.394, 23.338, & 25.15.18
Summary:

Has got his paper on shooting stars. Comments on JL's theories of meteors. Pleased to hear a favorable account of Montague Lubbock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11482

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.395
Summary:

Read his letter with great pleasure. Would like to publish it with JH's permission. Incapable of mental exertion himself. Son Neville just married and set up in business. The Lubbocks are going abroad for 3 or 4 weeks. Looks forward to visiting JH in September.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11483

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.396
Summary:

Looking forward to their visit to the JH's on the ninth. His own children are becoming versed in astronomy. Has sent JH's letter to the printer and will send him a proof later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11484

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.397
Summary:

Sends a proof, which please return with the necessary alterations and additions. JH's daughter is quite well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11513

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.425
Summary:

Thanks for the valuable present, which he is reading as fast as possible. Comments on the work in the light of his own researches. Is glad he put in a note about C. R. Darwin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12059

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.425
Summary:

Sends a copy of the Address of the Geographical Society, and also a few copies of the sketch of G. J. J. Hamilton Gordon (5th Earl of Aberdeen). Taken a house at Tunbridge Wells for the benefit of their health. Preparing for the Manchester meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12830

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[14 August 1861]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0234; Reel 1054
Summary:

Explains JH's objections to JL's shadow-extinction hypothesis of meteors. Believes that several sorts of meteors—magnetoelectric, stony, vaporous, etc.—exist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13520

From:
G. C. B.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1861]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0753.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reports band of cloud resembling zodiacal light near sunset on 8 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1404

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[3 August 1861]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H699 (C: Univ.Coll.London MS.Add.227)
Summary:

Asks R.S.L. Council to request Colonial Office to provide official recommendation to authorities in Malta for William Lassell, going there to observe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1405

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.46
Summary:

Responds to a letter from JH, which GS has forwarded to Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2404

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.257
Summary:

Certain the Colonial Secretary [Duke of Newcastle] would write to governor of Malta on behalf of [William] Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2405

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.258
Summary:

Encloses letter from [W. P.] Wilson of Melbourne and ES's response for JH's perusal. Discusses [Warren] de La Rue's work on solar photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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