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DCP-LETT-6184

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites
Date:
19 May [1868]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.342)
Summary:

GHKT should not take more trouble about human expression. Discusses contraction of orbicular muscles in elephants.

Asks about colour of first plumage of breeds of Ceylon fowls in which hens alone are coloured.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6185

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
19 May [1868]
Source of text:
Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/2)
Summary:

Thanks THF for correcting the error in Orchids.

Asks him to find out what insects visit the fly orchid and for what purpose.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6186

From:
William Winwood Reade
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
19 May 1868
Source of text:
DAR 176: 33
Summary:

Going to the Gold Coast. Will collect plants for Kew.

Offers his services. Particularly interested in making inquiries for CD about the human race.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6187

From:
William Darwin Fox
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
19 May [1868]
Source of text:
DAR 164: 187
Summary:

Regrets he cannot get to Down.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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