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DCP-LETT-12173

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 July 1879
Source of text:
DAR 104: 128–30
Summary:

JDH criticises John Ball’s theory of origin of higher plants in Carboniferous highlands, where low carbon dioxide levels permitted survival.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-12174

From:
Samuel Wilks, 1st baronet
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 July 1879
Source of text:
DAR 181: 103
Summary:

Sends an oration he delivered at the Royal College of Physicians in CD’s presence.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12175

From:
Anthony Rich
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 July 1879
Source of text:
DAR 176: 137
Summary:

Best wishes for CD’s trip to Cumberland.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12177

From:
William Sweetland Dallas
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 July 1879
Source of text:
DAR 99: 112–13
Summary:

Difficulties with Krause’s handwriting and the time required to correct his sources have delayed the translation [of Erasmus Darwin].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-12177F

From:
Francis Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[before 31 July 1879]
Source of text:
DAR 274.1: 56
Summary:

Discusses Müller-Thurgau’s work on heliotropism. Will start on Thursday for Heidelberg and Strassburg.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12206

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Howard Darwin
Date:
[31 July 1879]
Source of text:
DAR 210.1: 88
Summary:

Asks GHD to send name and address of tailor from whom he got the [LL.D.] gown to W. B. Richmond.

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