From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Trenham Reeks
Date:
[before 8 Feb 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 39: 51–2
Summary:
CD sends queries on chemical composition of various Beagle mineral specimens.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Trenham Reeks
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 Feb 1845
Source of text:
DAR 39: 43–4, 49–50
Summary:
Sends results of chemical tests on specimens [of salt, see South America, pp. 73–5].
Encloses abstract from Justus Liebig on composition of bones and their ability to withstand decay.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Trenham Reeks
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Feb 1845
Source of text:
DAR 39: 45–6
Summary:
Encloses analysis of salt from Patagonia. Cannot account for its inferiority.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Trenham Reeks
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Mar 1845
Source of text:
DAR 39: 47–8
Summary:
Discusses chemical reaction involving common salt and carbonate of lime.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Trenham Reeks
Date:
10 Mar [1858]
Source of text:
British Geological Survey Archives (GSM 1/501)
Summary:
Asks whether correspondent can assist in determining value of slate slabs with relief figures executed for Josiah Wedgwood [I].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Trenham Reeks
Date:
13 Aug [1858]
Source of text:
British Geological Survey Archives (GSM 1/501)
Summary:
Has been asked to set a price on slate relief slabs [see 2236]. Would appreciate advice from correspondent as he would like to buy pictures with the money.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Trenham Reeks
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Nov 1860
Source of text:
DAR 58.1: 10–11
Summary:
Sends weights of three objects (blotting paper, thread, and hair) to within 1/1000 of a grain.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
