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From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
William Henry Archer
Date:
October 1873
Source of text:
W. M. Bale papers, Museum of Victoria, Melbourne
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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Has heard that Mr Allen wishes to let his house and thinks it probable that it would suit his son [Francis]. Asks whether he may have refusal of it.
Hears from Frank [Darwin] that Drosera behaves perversely. Suggests that motor influence may move longitudinally away from the excited glands.
Discusses his health following a visit to Dr C[lark?]. Has made an appointment for CD.
Thanks KM for gift of his "great work on Capital" [2d German ed. of Das Kapital]. Wishes he understood more of "the deep & important subject of political Economy".
Information for CD’s use in investigating digestion by Drosera.
Sends tracing of ancient Egyptian illustration of dogs and cattle.