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DCP-LETT-6752

From:
Henry Maudsley
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 May 1869
Source of text:
DAR 161: 308, 323/6–9; DAR 171: 93
Summary:

He forwarded CD’s queries on the insane to James Crichton-Browne who has now answered.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-5729

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 [Jan] 1869
Source of text:
DAR 48: A78, DAR 103: 3
Summary:

Oliver overlooked CD’s request about rutaceous flowers. Of precisely which points about the ovules does CD want illustrations?

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6566

From:
George Cupples
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Jan 1869
Source of text:
DAR 161: 290; DAR 86: A81–2
Summary:

Forwards reply from [Peter Robertson] head forester for Marquis of Breadalbane on development of horns in Scottish deer.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6592

From:
Julius Victor Carus
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Feb 1869
Source of text:
DAR 86: A45; DAR 161: 69
Summary:

Sends translation of Mr Steiger’s letter responding to question CD had asked about growth of horns of merino rams.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6615

From:
Jean Jacques Moulinié
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Feb 1869
Source of text:
DAR 171: 272; DAR 193: 59–62
Summary:

Sends abstract of an article by Carrière [J. Agric. Pratique 1 (1869): 159–67] on the improvement of wild radish by selection.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6657

From:
George Cupples
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 Mar 1869
Source of text:
DAR 83: 133–8, DAR 161: 282
Summary:

Differences in size and weight in deerhounds, with tables of comparative weights according to sex. Promises information on weights of deerhound puppies. Effects of cross- and inbreeding.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6680

From:
Harrison William Weir
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
23 Mar 1869
Source of text:
DAR 86: C10, DAR 84.1: 118
Summary:

Proportion of sexes in pigeons, pigs, and pheasants.

Sexual preferences of females.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6687

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Thierry (William) Preyer
Date:
29 Mar 1869
Source of text:
DAR 147: 254–6
Summary:

Congratulates WP on the success of his lectures.

Discusses the phrase "struggle for existence".

Sends a list of his papers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6758

From:
John Jenner Weir
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 May 1869
Source of text:
DAR 86: A52a-c, DAR 84.1: 143
Summary:

Migratory male nightingales and blackcaps arrive before females [see Descent 1: 259].

Discusses chaffinch "Peggers".

Disagrees with CD’s opinion that canary mules are fertile.

Display of colour of greenfinches in courtship.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6760

From:
Mary Anne Matthews; Mary Anne Ruck
To:
Francis Darwin
Date:
[29 Apr – 27 May 1869]
Source of text:
DAR 83: 190, DAR 84.2: 211
Summary:

Sends message to CD about development of horns in sheep.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6775

From:
Robert Elliot
To:
George Cupples
Date:
4 June 1869
Source of text:
DAR 86: A30–1, A62
Summary:

Proportion of sexes in (new-born) lambs equal, but males more likely to die.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6815

From:
John Scott
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 July 1869
Source of text:
DAR 85: A31, DAR 177: 119
Summary:

Observations on expression and colour of beard and hair in natives of India.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-6862

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Aug 1869
Source of text:
DAR 103: 27–9, DAR 100: 156
Summary:

Did not intend to imply that Hallett said variation stopped, but that it arrives at a point where further accumulation in direction sought is so slow as to result practically in fixity of type – but not absolute fixity.

Duke of Argyll has requested JDH to superintend publication of a flora of India. JDH thinks he [Argyll] is paying him off for his kick at natural theology.

Willy [Hooker] returning from New Zealand.

A unique character in Drosophyllum.

Sees no reason for CD to contribute to Ross and Faraday memorials.

Contributor:
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DCP-LETT-6911

From:
Albrecht Carl Ludwig Gotthilf (Albert) Günther
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[before 27 Sept 1869]
Source of text:
DAR 82: B16–20; DAR 84.2: 168
Summary:

Replies to CD’s queries on sexual habits and differences in fish and lizards.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7001

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Gabriel-Madeleine-Camille (Camille) Dareste
Date:
20 Nov 1869
Source of text:
DAR 143: 369
Summary:

Glad Dareste is candidate for Paris Chair. No subject more important than modification of structure by direct action of changed conditions, and Dareste has thrown much light on subject. Believes monstrosities cannot be separated from slighter variations.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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FL-0002

From:
Darwin, G. H.
To:
Darwin, H. E.
Date:
[probably 13 April 1869]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 9
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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FL-0230

From:
Darwin, W. E.
To:
Darwin, Emma
Date:
4 March [1869]
Source of text:
DAR 210.5: 4
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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FL-0321

From:
Woolner, Thomas
To:
Darwin, W. E.
Date:
8 June 1869
Source of text:
DAR 210.7: 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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FL-0322

From:
Wedgwood, Godfrey
To:
Darwin, W. E.
Date:
15 June 1869
Source of text:
DAR 210.7: 3
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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FL-0454

From:
Darwin, Emma
To:
Darwin, W. E.
Date:
[15 May 1869?]
Source of text:
DAR 219.1: 85
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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