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From:
Francis Galton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.88
Summary:

Intends going to Spain for the eclipse to make observations on solar radiation. Would like advice on the type of actinometer to use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Galton
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 Dec 1869
Source of text:
DAR 105: 1–2
Summary:

Asks CD’s advice on procuring rabbits for experiments [to test Pangenesis by transfusing alien blood into does and breeding from them].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Francis Galton
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 Dec 1869
Source of text:
DAR 105: 3–4
Summary:

Greatly pleased by approbation from CD, whom he admires and whose Origin did much for him.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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