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DCP-LETT-6915

From:
Alphonse de Candolle
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Sept 1869
Source of text:
DAR 261.11: 32.i (EH 88206083)
Summary:

Reports on the differences of growth and development of plants of three species grown at Geneva from seed collected at different localities. Forwards seed for CD to plant and observe differences in development.

Carl Linsseer has published a memoir on the times of flowering, foliation, etc. of diverse species in different parts of Europe [Mem. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg 7th ser. 11 no. 7 (1868)] and concludes that the northern forms are more forward and that this is hereditary. AdeC’s experiments carried out on annuals, show only the effects of heredity; probably the direct action of physical conditions affects development, at least in perennial species.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6915F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:
28 Sept [1869]
Source of text:
Christie’s (dealers) (6 June 2001)
Summary:

He will send carrier to the Field office to collect pigeons.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6916

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
V. Masson et fils
Date:
[after 29 Sept 1869]
Source of text:
DAR 96: 61
Summary:

Is annoyed that a new French edition of Origin [1870] has been prepared without making use of the corrections CD made in the 5th English edition [1869].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-6917

From:
Ernst Philipp August (Ernst) Haeckel
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 Sept 1869
Source of text:
DAR 166: 53
Summary:

Thanks CD for assistance concerning sponge specimens. Mentions Englishmen who have sent specimens. J. S. Bowerbank has not answered requests.

Sends articles dealing with sponges and Medusae. Cites passages for CD to read. Suggests passages from Entwicklungsgeschichte der Siphonophoren [1869].

Describes meeting with Sars and his trip to Norway.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6918

From:
V. Masson et fils
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 Sept 1869
Source of text:
DAR 171: 64
Summary:

Asks CD to send 5th ed. of Origin so Mlle Royer can use it in her work. Regret they have upset CD to the extent that he would reproach them so untowardly.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6919

From:
William Chester Tait
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 Sept 1869
Source of text:
DAR 178: 50
Summary:

On endemic flora and fauna of Portugal.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6952

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Unidentified
Date:
21 Sept [1869]
Source of text:
National Library of Australia (MS 760/2/571)
Summary:

Thanks correspondent for sending curious facts about his cats.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10691

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Huggins
Date:
[20 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.54 & 24.280
Summary:

Suggests the planet Mercury may be a good subject for his spectroscopic experiments. Gives comments and explanations on his proposals. May like to communicate the results to the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10692

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Huggins
Date:
[21 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.281
Summary:

Note to correct calculations in an earlier letter [see JH's 1869-9-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10693

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.55
Summary:

Unable to make any observations at the moment as his observatory is being enlarged to receive his new large telescope. Thinks it would be a good idea to carry out observations on Mercury. Is not sorry to be able to rest his eyes from his trying spectrum experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Huggins
Date:
[22 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.56 & 24.282
Summary:

Burn his [last] letter as he made a blunder in his geometry. Cannot imagine how he made the blunder. Gives new formulae for observing Mercury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10695

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.57
Summary:

Is much obliged for the more correct determination of Mercury. As soon as he gets his new apparatus he will try to obtain observations of the planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10997

From:
J[ohn] Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.343
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter. Is also pleased that the proportions between groups of planets and satellites merits his attention. Hopes to forward some tables on sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10998

From:
J[ohn] Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1869-[9 or 10]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.344
Summary:

Sending tables showing the periodical occurrences of solar spots, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc.; comments on his theories regarding these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11567

From:
A. Lincke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.485
Summary:

AL claims to be a relative; could JH help financially with the education of AL's sons?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11667

From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.32
Summary:

Read JH's letter in the Times with great pleasure. Would like to see the gold question remain as at present. Has not been successful with the Wellingtonia seed; none has come up. Regrets to hear the change in the weather has brought on JH's bronchitis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12714

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[1869-9 to 1870-2]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0129; Reel 1054
Summary:

Encloses letter regarding coinage under discussion in Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12973

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Thomas Smith
Date:
[16 September 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0387; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sees no likelihood that private meeting would resolve issue between JH and JS. JS misunderstood JH's argument on valuation of British coins and currency. Encloses JS's note to Editor of the Times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13192

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
C[harles] Rivers Wilson
Date:
[7 September 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0500; Reel 1055
Summary:

Thanks for catching JH's error. Will write to the Times and substitute 'Mr. Smith, M.P.' for 'Col. Smith.' JH does not understand 'tariff of conversion' or how it will simplify calling in old coins. Prefers 'Binary system' to 'absolutely demonetizing silver.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14326

From:
John Thomas Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0489; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses copy of JS's letter to the Times in response to JH's recently published objections to currency system in India. Wishes to meet JH and discuss issue in private, then publish joint statement on subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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