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DCP-LETT-6256

From:
Eduard Oskar (Oskar) Schmidt
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 June 1868
Source of text:
DAR 177: 58
Summary:

Has received copy of Variation.

Sends copy of his book [Die Spongien der Küste von Algier (1868)]. Comments on it.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6257

From:
George Cupples
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 June 1868
Source of text:
DAR 161: 284
Summary:

Weighing ten deerhound puppies for CD each week.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6258

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Bentham
Date:
23 June 1868
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Bentham Correspondence, Vol. 3, Daintree–Dyer, 1830–1884, GEB/1/3: f. 677)
Summary:

Expresses thanks and pleasure at what GB has said about his book [Variation] in GB’s [Presidential] Address [to the Linnean Society, 1868, Proc. Linn. Soc. Lond. (1868): lvii–c]. "What you say about Pangenesis quite satisfies me".

CD discussed "bud-variation" to show that it was an error to believe all variability is due to sexual generation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6258A

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Osbert Salvin
Date:
23 June [1868]
Source of text:
Sybil Rampen (private collection)
Summary:

CD thanks OS for answering his questions and especially for giving the case of the sandpiper; "such little facts are my delight". [See 6253.]

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6259

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
24 June [1868]
Source of text:
DAR 94: 74–5
Summary:

Thanks for name of grass.

Plans to go to Isle of Wight on 17 July.

Frank cannot come to Kew, as he will be reading this long vacation at Cambridge.

Delighted with Bentham’s Presidential Address [Linnean Society, 1868].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6526

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Bryceson Brothers & Co.
Date:
[after June 1868?]
Source of text:
DAR 96: 68
Summary:

Reports the whereabouts of S. J. O’H. Horsman, who has failed to pay for an organ he ordered.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-6787A

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Frederick Bates
Date:
19 June [1868?]
Source of text:
DAR 185: 120
Summary:

"Though next Spring will be rather late, I do not think it will be too late, & if in your power to send me some living specimens of Trox sabulosus, I shd. be greatly indebted to you.––-"

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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RS-MM-000002

From:
Justus Liebig
To:
JLW Thudichum
Date:
1 June 1868
Source of text:
MM/1/2, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000885

From:
Warren de la Rue
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
1 June 1868
Source of text:
MM/14/155, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

SOMERVILLE327

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
26 Jun 1868
Source of text:
HS 16.376, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel11199

From:
George Knott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.88
Summary:

Regarding JH's comments on a paper of Francis Abbott read at the R.A.S.'s meeting on 12 June. Believes the paragraph in question came from a paper of Sir William Herschel. Understands that Lieut. John Herschel has just examined this nebula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12072

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.438
Summary:

Tyndall wishes to resign his lectureship at the Royal Institution. If Alexander [Herschel] would like this position, RM can recommend his appointment to the Governors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12073

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.439
Summary:

Outlines the constitution of the Royal School of Mines. Now finds he has to consult other professors before he can recommend Alexander [Herschel] for a Lectureship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14093

From:
Thomas R. Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0311; Reel 1087
Summary:

Additional biographical notes on W. R. Dawes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14094

From:
Thomas R. Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0312; Reel 1087
Summary:

W. R. Dawes's only publications were one or two sermons and astronomical observations at George Bishop's observatory. Sent Dawes's measurements of double stars to William Huggins. Dawes's diaries did not begin until 1852.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1515

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[30 June 1868]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.19 (C: RS:HS 24.218)
Summary:

Sends a paper, which may help to clarify the effect of the Sahara Desert on certain European winds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2485

From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.339
Summary:

Will publish JH's article on musical scales in October issue[?] of his journal (Quarterly Journal of Science). Discusses JH's opinions on copyrights.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2548

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.457
Summary:

Has printed a Memorial about Norwich. Discusses this pamphlet. Has been ill. Discusses solitude and says almost none of his friends are still living.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2684

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.376
Summary:

Congratulations on fine Dante translation. Met [John] Tyndall and enjoyed his company. Has made several changes in her book [Molecular and Microscopic Science]. Is 'quite well for her age.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2981

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1868]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #48
Summary:

Has worked much on revision of his Physique sociale. Asks for JH's changes to JH's review in Edinburgh Review. Puts translation at JH's disposal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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