From:
George Henslow
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[c. 20 Feb 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 209.4: 431
Summary:
Discusses various authors’ interpretations of the structure of the embryo of grasses.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[c. 20 Feb 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 209.4: 432
Summary:
Discusses the structure of grass embryos; states differing theories regarding which part of the seed corresponds to the cotyledon.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Alexander Stephen Wilson
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 181: 111
Summary:
On crossing Aegilops.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Alexander Stephen Wilson
Date:
23 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 148: 361
Summary:
Thanks for specimen of Aegilops flour.
Comments on ASW’s papers.
Cites paper by Wilhelm Rimpau on self- and cross-fertilisation in wheat ["Die Züchtung neuer Getreide-Varietäten", Landwirtsch. Jahrb. 6
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
Text Online
From:
Darwin, Horace
To:
Darwin, G. H.
Date:
24 February 1878
Source of text:
DAR 258: 866
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
From:
James Torbitt
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 52: E2, DAR 178: 137
Summary:
Wants CD to forward to Chancellor of Exchequer a letter which explains the progress he has made in his potato crossing. Wants to print a CD letter to arouse public interest in the work.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
John Simon
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 177: 166
Summary:
Has sent CD a paper partly relating to Dr Creighton’s curious observations ["Some points of science and practice concerning cancer", Br. Med. J. (1878) pt 1: 219–24].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Francis Cooke; John Murray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 171: 500
Summary:
Asks CD’s opinion on number of copies to be printed of Cross and self-fertilisation [2d ed.]. Now that it is revised, they will stereotype.
Type of Forms of flowers stands, awaiting CD’s corrections, before stereotyping and printing of more copies.
RC regrets delay in supply of Origin.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Torbitt
Date:
26 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 148: 96
Summary:
Comments on letter on potato experiments JT intends to publish. Will talk with T. H. Farrer concerning JT’s work. Could he undertake work if aided by moderate grant or subscription?
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Sydney Barber Josiah Skertchly
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 177: 176
Summary:
Sends CD a copy of his memoir on the fenland [Geology of the fenland (1877)].
Outlines the results of his recent researches into the geological history of man, the development of Palaeolithic culture, the occurrence of Palaeolithic remains in the boulder-clays of eastern England, and their relation to glacial and inter-glacial periods.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 164: 86
Summary:
CD’s quest for Government support for potato experiments by James Torbitt.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
[28 Feb 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 144: 87
Summary:
THF would do a good deal if he gets Agricultural Society to rear cross-fertilised seeds. Society excellent channel for distribution of fungus-proof variety [of potato]. If James Torbitt will carry on work another year, CD will offer him £100.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
28 [Feb 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 95: 449–50
Summary:
CD solicits JDH’s aid in obtaining Government funds for James Torbitt’s efforts to breed disease resistance in potatoes.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Torbitt
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 144: 484
Summary:
Thanks for letter. Prepared to continue experiments if aided. Thinks of distributing new [potato] varieties. Believes seeds should be planted this spring.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Torbitt
Date:
[28 Feb 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 148: 97
Summary:
T. H. Farrer will consider which department of Government to apply to [for funds for potato experiments]. Government will probably ask Hooker for advice, so CD has written to him. How much money does JT need?
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Alexander Stephen Wilson
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Feb 1878
Source of text:
DAR 181: 112
Summary:
Fertilisation of wheat.
Would like to borrow Wilhelm Rimpau’s papers.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Francis Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[after 28 Feb 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 274.1: 46
Summary:
He is getting some of the Heracleum seed sowed and the Cycas planted. Does CD want anything done with the potatoes sent by James Torbitt?
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Sara Sedgwick; Sara Darwin
Date:
[1 Mar 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 210.6: 150
Summary:
Hopes to visit [Sara and William] later in the year.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[1 Mar 1878]
Source of text:
DAR 95: 451–2
Summary:
CD again asks JDH to support Torbitt’s project to breed disease-resistant potatoes. He has also sought support of Farrer, Duke of Richmond, and James Caird.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Torbitt
Date:
1 Mar 1878
Source of text:
DAR 148: 98
Summary:
T. H. Farrer has talked to James Caird. He believes Royal Agricultural Society will cultivate JT’s seeds. CD pledges £100 for JT’s own experiments.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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