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DCP-LETT-3144

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 May [1866]
Source of text:
DAR 76: B52, 66–72
Summary:

Describes the floral structure of broom, particularly the form of the varying anthers. Encloses drawings of anthers and pollen.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-5108

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[7 May – 11 June 1866]
Source of text:
DAR 109: A76
Summary:

Sends flowers of buckthorn [Rhamnus catharticus] collected on Isle of Wight.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5109

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[18 June 1866]
Source of text:
DAR 109: A70
Summary:

Sends some specimens of three kinds of buckthorn.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5128

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 June [1866]
Source of text:
DAR 109: A77
Summary:

Thinks Rhamnus is a case of a dimorphic plant that has become dioecious.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5129

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 June [1866]
Source of text:
DAR 109: A80
Summary:

"It [Rhamnus catharticus?] is certainly a case of dimorphic become dioecious."

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4962

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[23 June 1866]
Source of text:
DAR 109: A75
Summary:

Ovules of males of two forms [of Rhamnus catharticus?] are abortive and both females have incomplete stamens.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5136F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[26–8 June 1866]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 28)
Summary:

He has had a great struggle with Buckthorn, and would like CD to see the measurements some time.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5134

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 June [1866]
Source of text:
DAR 109: A78–9, A47–9
Summary:

Sends flowers of the differing kinds [of Rhamnus?] with observations.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5185F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 and 9 Aug 1866
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 23)
Summary:

Notes on examining Rhamnus Frangula

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5273F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 Nov [1866]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 24)
Summary:

Has made will. Discusses financial arrangements and asks whether CD would like a mortgage.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5021F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[1 Dec 1866]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 25)
Summary:

William asks what to do about a complication in settling Aunt Catherine’s estate.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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