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DCP-LETT-13805

From:
Hugh Falconer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[1842–3]
Source of text:
DAR 205.5: 215
Summary:

Has seen lately a true ruminant with the two central metacarpals distinct. It was the foot of an Anoplotherium in a recent ruminant.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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Herschel9625

From:
Hugh Falconer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.365
Summary:

Is grateful for his interest. Met the Trustees who promised to apply to the government for a grant of £1000 to assist his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1296

From:
Hugh Falconer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.72 & 73
Summary:

As HF is likely to be immediately ordered back to India, he is in no position to prepare himself to appear before the government seeking funds to publish Fauna Antiqua Sivalensis. Encloses a brief statement to the above effect to be read to the B.A.A.S. committee.

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John Herschel Project
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