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DCP-LETT-4971

From:
William Bernhard Tegetmeier
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 Jan [1868?]
Source of text:
DAR 178: 69
Summary:

Has seen CD’s "carte" offered for sale.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5351

From:
John Scott
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 Jan [1868]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 116
Summary:

Asks CD for memorandum giving his opinion on a proposal to move the site of the Calcutta Botanic Garden. Gives details of the position, the physical character and the climate of the present site to show how desirable a move would be.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5352

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Scott
Date:
[after 8 Jan 1868]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 116v
Summary:

Supports relocating the Calcutta Botanic Garden to a site near the Himalayas.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5780

From:
William Sweetland Dallas
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 Jan 1868
Source of text:
DAR 162: 9
Summary:

Has sent off last portion of index [to Variation]. Hopes CD will be pleased with it. Will never undertake such labour again. He fears it has been an unfavourable way to make CD’s acquaintance. Trusts to CD’s goodness not to hate his name for the rest of his life.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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