From:
Edgar Leopold Layard
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[Sept–Oct 1856]
Source of text:
DAR 83: 185–6
Summary:
Preference of stallions for hybrid mares.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Henry Clifton Sorby
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Sep. 1/56
Source of text:
MS JT/1/4/1345-6, RI
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Tyndall Project
Text Online
From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Lord Belper
Date:
1st September 1856
Source of text:
British Library R.P.4738 (vii) 945c
Summary:
Makes arrangements for a visit to see potential archaeological sites in Derby area discussed by Belper in previous letter: potential Roman remains on the banks of the River Derwent opposite Little Chester; a barrow in Tugford that looks to be unopened. JSH states samian ware may be indicative of a Roman burial ground.
JSH also discusses son's curacy at Hitcham, local responsibilities including horticultural shows and recent ill health.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project