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DCP-LETT-693

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Gardeners’ Chronicle
Date:
[late Aug 1843]
Source of text:
Gardeners’ Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette , no. 36, 9 September 1843, p. 628
Summary:

Sends some examples of Gentiana that he thinks may shed light on the origin of double flowers. Since specimens grew in sterile soil their double flowering cannot be attributed to excess food. CD advances the hypothesis that some change in natural conditions causes sterility, which then causes compensatory development of petals, the organs closest in morphology to those whose functions have been checked.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel2928

From:
G. Schwinck
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.181
Summary:

Humbly requests that JH accept his 'celestial map' and his infinite esteem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8301

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[2 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.107
Summary:

Has check for WB's expenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-686

From:
George Robert Waterhouse
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[c. 2 Aug 1843]
Source of text:
DAR 181: 12
Summary:

Discusses classification of animals. Degree of affinity different for different taxonomic groups. Discusses affinity of Ornithorhynchus or Echidna to reptiles.

Brain of whale is highly developed; on differences among brains of Quadrumana.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel6129

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.255
Summary:

Has received official communication from the Treasury that the government will provide financial assistance to print the catalogues of stars. Both these catalogues and the one to be printed by the B.A.A.S. await their decision on star nomenclature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-687

From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[5 Aug 1843]
Source of text:
DAR 205.7: 282
Summary:

Calls CD’s attention to an article about William Herbert’s hybrid Narcissus.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Herschel2283

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.154
Summary:

Discusses state of science in France. Magnetic instruments were ordered for Algiers, but ES is uncertain whether they left Paris. Will send portion of magnetic report and letter from [A. D.] Bache among other things.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[6 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.108
Summary:

Sends check. Asks for latitude and longitude of four American observation stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10168

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.55
Summary:

Amuses himself in his spare time with astronomy. Would like advice on the composition of the metal for the speculum. Hears that Miss Caroline Herschel is in good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-13867

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Unidentified
Date:
7 Aug [1843-68]
Source of text:
Daniel V. Grossman (private collection)
Summary:

Declines invitation to ride because he is "so very subject to headache".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-001516

From:
Benjamin Collins Brodie
To:
unknown
Date:
9 August 1843
Source of text:
MM/19/125, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

DCP-LETT-688

From:
George Robert Waterhouse
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Aug 1843
Source of text:
DAR 181: 13
Summary:

Explains what he means when he attempts a "natural classification", defining his words and using man as a standard; gives examples. Classification of Aptera and Diptera.

Discusses his discharge from the Zoological Society. Is to see Robert Brown about the British Museum position.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel4737

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.127
Summary:

Regarding a telescope for Thomas Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6130

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[14 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.256 (C: RS:HS 25.8.58)
Summary:

Regarding the forthcoming publication of the star catalogues and matters arising. Has written a report on meteorological observations. Sends paper by J. H. Kay on the comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-689

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Ernst Dieffenbach
Date:
15 Aug [1843]
Source of text:
J. A. Stargardt (dealers) (Catalogue 574 11–13 November 1965)
Summary:

CD sends off his notes [corrections and additions to his Journal of researches] which he hopes ED will introduce [in German translation].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel1074

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.17
Summary:

Has received a request from the Admiralty to order a new telescope for the Cape observatory; at the same time, JH has received an unsolicited offer of a lens. JH seeks advice and information from GA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001611

From:
Thomas Phillips
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
19 August 1843
Source of text:
MM/21/51, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel12834

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eneas Mackintosh
Date:
[19 August 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0238; Reel 1054
Summary:

Peter Stewart informed JH of EM's offer to assist JH's son William in obtaining writership appointment in India. JH and wife are deeply grateful. JH's desires for William's future.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11656

From:
E[neas] MacKintosh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.21
Summary:

Is happy to hear that JH approves of the suggestion to send his eldest son to seek his fortune in the East. Will request that the appointment be conferred on William Herschel [JH's son]. Is spending some days with the Bryants.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6131

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.257
Summary:

Has received the parcel. Papers regarding the comet have been sent to the R.A.S. John Hartnup is to copy out the catalogue of stars. Will have to wait awhile for the maps of F. W. A. Argelander and Mr. Schwinck. Is preparing for the printing of the catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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