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From:
George James Allman
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Nov 1871
Source of text:
DAR 159: 53
Summary:

Learned of CD’s interest in new facts bearing on origins of specific forms and sends proof sheets of his Monograph on tubularian hydroids [1871–2] stating his views on the descent of existing hydroids from ancient graptolites.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
George James Allman
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Apr 1872
Source of text:
DAR 159: 54
Summary:

Thanks for sending translation of A. W. Malm’s paper ["On flatfishes", K. Svensk. Vetensk. Akad. Handl. N. F. 7 (1867–8) no. 4]; thinks it establishes that eye migrates across surface of head rather than through the skull.

Considers the relationship between direction of locomotion and the presence of stalked eyes in Crustacea.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
George James Allman
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 Jan 1877
Source of text:
DAR 159: 55
Summary:

On Royal Society Council’s deliberations on awards. GJA argues that older men should be given first claim lest they die neglected; CD had stressed importance of encouraging younger men.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George James Allman
Date:
17 Dec 1880
Source of text:
DAR 143: 18
Summary:

Asks GJA to sign memorial [petitioning Government for pension for Wallace].

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Darwin Correspondence Project