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From:
James Caird
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Mar 1878
Source of text:
DAR 144: 1a
Summary:

Returns CD’s letter [11389] of which he has kept a copy.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Caird
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Mar 1878
Source of text:
DAR 161: 1
Summary:

Success of James Torbitt’s potato experiments so far does not warrant an application for Government aid.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Caird
Date:
24 Mar 1880
Source of text:
DAR 52: E7a, E9–14, E16v
Summary:

Encloses a statement regarding the progress of Torbitt’s potato experiments, and discusses the handling of the fund CD holds for Torbitt.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
James Caird
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Mar 1880
Source of text:
DAR 161: 4
Summary:

Is impressed by the scale of Torbitt’s experiments. Discusses financial assistance. If Torbitt’s work succeeds, they will be amply repaid.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Caird
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 Oct 1880
Source of text:
DAR 161: 5
Summary:

Comments on the progress of Torbitt’s experiments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Caird
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 Jan 1881
Source of text:
DAR 161: 6
Summary:

JC and Farrer are impressed with Torbitt’s papers. Will continue financial support.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project