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From:
Richard Bowdler Sharpe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
5 Aug 1868
Source of text:
DAR 84.1: 98–9
Summary:

Is writing to Australia to answer CD’s questions about resemblance of tail-feathers of young and mature female kingfishers. [See Descent 2: 188.]

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Richard Bowdler Sharpe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
23 Nov [1874]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 144
Summary:

RBS seeks a testimonial from CD; he is applying for the British Museum vacancy left by J. E. Gray’s resignation and A. Günther’s promotion.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Bowdler Sharpe
Date:
24 Nov [1874]
Source of text:
DAR 97: C66
Summary:

Testimonial stating CD’s opinion of RBS’s fitness for a higher post at the British Museum.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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