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DCP-LETT-9334

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Lauder Brunton, 1st baronet
Date:
4 Mar 1874
Source of text:
DAR 143: 159
Summary:

On digestive powers of Drosera and those of higher animals.

Comments on expression on two halves of human face.

Responds to TLB’s views of serpent- and fire-worship.

Poison of venomous snakes.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-9453

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Lauder Brunton, 1st baronet
Date:
11 May 1874
Source of text:
Princeton University Library, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Manuscripts Division (C0140 Box 13 AM20431)
Summary:

Encloses, for examination, residue from skim-milk which has been on the glands of Drosera. Asks TLB to confirm his views on action of Drosera secretion on milk. Asks about effects of pepsin and hydrochloric acid in digestive juice.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-9468

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Lauder Brunton, 1st baronet
Date:
25 May [1874]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

CD responds to information about residue of milk digested by Drosera. Is obliged for information on strength of acids and albumen and now has little doubt acid had impaired the leaves. Awaits word on pepsin and papaw juice.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-9657

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Lauder Brunton, 1st baronet
Date:
25 Sept 1874
Source of text:
DAR 143: 162
Summary:

Comments on digestive action of pepsin and hydrochloric acid.

Photograph of Rubens’ picture has not arrived.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-9703

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Lauder Brunton, 1st baronet
Date:
30 Oct 1874
Source of text:
DAR 143: 163
Summary:

Discusses expression on two halves of the face. Mentions photograph [of picture by Rubens].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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