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DCP-LETT-4837

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Huxley
Date:
27 May [1865]
Source of text:
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 214)
Summary:

Thanks for Catalogue.

Has had a bad month. Somewhat improved as a result of John Chapman’s ice-bag cures.

Asks THH to read MS on his hypothesis Pangenesis. THH only man whose judgment on it would be final with him.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel13501

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Daily News]
Date:
27] May [1865
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0735; Reel 1089
Summary:

Responds to article by Mr. Yates in Daily News of the 18 May that misrepresented JH's views on standard units of measure.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12796

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry James
Date:
[27 May 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0201; Reel 1054
Summary:

Concurs with HJ's proposal to assign Sinai survey party to H. S. Palmer. Cost of survey will be £1220. Encloses letter printed in Daily News in reply to Mr. Yates on British standards of measure, with calculations based on Capt. Clarke's results.

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John Herschel Project
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