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DCP-LETT-11791

From:
James Davis Cooper
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 202: 20
Summary:

Sends CD a proof of an illustration reduced on to the block by photography. The method is expensive but scientifically accurate.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11790

From:
Erasmus Alvey Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Dec [1878]
Source of text:
DAR 105: B104
Summary:

Very glad to hear Anthony Rich is leaving CD money "encouraging science in such a very practical manner".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11790F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 [Dec 1878]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 69)
Summary:

Surprised and delighted by Mr Rich’s bequest as it will greatly increase his income. Intends to leave money to the Royal Society to contribute to science. Houses in London are a good investment even in times that are nervous for bankers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11792

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Davis Cooper
Date:
[after 13 Dec 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 202: 20v
Summary:

Approves of the proof. However, his book [Movement in plants] will have a large number of diagrams so he feels only the complicated diagrams and drawings should be copied by photography.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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