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DCP-LETT-9453

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Lauder Brunton, 1st baronet
Date:
11 May 1874
Source of text:
Princeton University Library, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Manuscripts Division (C0140 Box 13 AM20431)
Summary:

Encloses, for examination, residue from skim-milk which has been on the glands of Drosera. Asks TLB to confirm his views on action of Drosera secretion on milk. Asks about effects of pepsin and hydrochloric acid in digestive juice.

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DCP-LETT-9454

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
11 May [1874]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 153)
Summary:

Has just finished new editions of Descent

and Coral reefs.

Is working on a book almost wholly on Drosera; thinks he has made some discoveries.

Will never have strength and life to complete more of the series of books related to Origin.

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