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From:
Robert Swinhoe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Feb 1870
Source of text:
DAR 177: 333
Summary:

Sends a copy of Notes and Queries for Francis Galton, as it contains a reply to Galton’s circular on hereditary genius.

RS much refreshed by his trip to Down.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Swinhoe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 Feb 1870
Source of text:
DAR 177: 334
Summary:

Asks who the gentleman is who is studying cattle skulls; RS has some that he would like examined.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Swinhoe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Mar 1871
Source of text:
DAR 177: 335
Summary:

Is leaving for Ningpo; asks CD for another copy of his [Queries about expression], which he will try to answer.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Swinhoe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Mar 1873
Source of text:
DAR 177: 336
Summary:

Discusses expression among the Chinese. Reports certain physical characters and the practice of certain unusual customs.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Swinhoe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Jan 1874
Source of text:
DAR 177: 337
Summary:

Wants CD to propose him for the Royal Society.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Swinhoe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Feb 1874
Source of text:
DAR 177: 338
Summary:

Matters of etiquette concerning his certificate for the Royal Society.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project