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DCP-LETT-6730

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
6 May [1869]
Source of text:
Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/1)
Summary:

Dislikes the use of the term "degradation" as applied to the closed flowers of Viola species. Species with such self-fertilising flowers also have flowers adapted for crossing. The development of closed flowers adapted to ensure a sufficient stock of seed is progressive.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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FVM-69-05-06

From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Frederick Standish
Date:
6 May 1869
Source of text:
Bundle 4, unit 7, VPRS 1199 Chief Commissioner's inward correspondence, VA 724 Victoria Police, Public Record Office, Victoria
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project

Herschel4926

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.313
Summary:

Is sending his lectures on magnetism he gave at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13361

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0564; Reel 1053
Summary:

Glad that Emma's jaundice is over. Criticises metric system of measure. Encloses JH's response to Mr. Yates's letter in the Times on Geometrical British System. Upset by present resistance to anything English. This is what 'lost us...Neptune.' Would like to see Arabic translation of Outlines Astr. Relieved that 'shabby' French translation by [L. M. J.] Chevigné was stopped. Failure of gold standard in India. French and English coins. Suggestions on WJH's effort to introduce oaths into Indian justice system. Popularity of velocipedes [bicycles]. Family news.

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John Herschel Project
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