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DCP-LETT-7692

From:
Roland Trimen
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
17 and 18 Apr 1871
Source of text:
DAR 178: 187
Summary:

Man’s spiritual life separates him from other animals.

Why are moths attracted, often fatally, to lights?

Thanks for copy of Descent.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7880

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Roland Trimen
Date:
24 May [1871]
Source of text:
Royal Entomological Society (Trimen papers, box 21: 69)
Summary:

Cannot explain why moths fly into candle flames and birds against lighthouses. Has felt it was just curiosity which attracted them.

CD does believe dogs have some sense of humour.

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Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7883

From:
Roland Trimen
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 July 1871
Source of text:
DAR 178: 188
Summary:

Hopes to visit during CD’s stay at Haredene.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7884

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Roland Trimen
Date:
27 July 1871
Source of text:
Royal Entomological Society (Trimen papers, box 21: 70)
Summary:

Invites RT to call on him while he is staying at Haredene.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7915

From:
Roland Trimen
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[21] Aug [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 178: 189
Summary:

Intends to visit CD at Haredene.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7956

From:
Roland Trimen
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 Sept 1871
Source of text:
DAR 178: 190
Summary:

On St G. J. Mivart’s Genesis of species and Chauncey Wright’s review of it [North Am. Rev. (July 1871)].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8064

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Roland Trimen
Date:
13 Nov [1871]
Source of text:
Royal Entomological Society (Trimen papers, box 21: 72)
Summary:

Regrets he is too unwell to see RT before his departure for the Cape; wishes him well.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8285

From:
Roland Trimen
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Apr 1872
Source of text:
DAR 178: 191
Summary:

On new [6th] edition of the Origin; comments on additions.

Owen’s attitude toward evolution.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11124

From:
Roland Trimen
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Sept 1877
Source of text:
DAR 178: 192
Summary:

Thanks for Forms of flowers.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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