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Herschel14051

From:
Charles Sterry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0273; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hoped to succeed late William H. Barton as comptroller and deputy master of Mint, but learned that government plans to make this office a political appointment. Seeks testimonial from JH on CS's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-6348

From:
Henry Fletcher Hance
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 Sept 1868
Source of text:
DAR 166: 96
Summary:

Sends CD an article [missing] on the early domestication and culture of the goldfish.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10209

From:
Rider Garrett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 September [1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.95
Summary:

Is very grateful for his comments on her translation of Dante's Inferno. Will obtain Mr. Ford's version. Intends to continue with her translation though she sees no prospect of it being printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-6347

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:
3 Sept [1868]
Source of text:
Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Summary:

Would like information on the first plumage of poultry.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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