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From:
William Spence
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
19 July 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 303
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Leonard Jenyns
Date:
25 July 1856
Source of text:
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Jenyns Collection Letter 3027
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Thomas Martin
Date:
26 July 1856
Source of text:
Bury St Edmunds Public Record Office FL586/13/1: 27
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
W. B. Carpenter
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
30 July 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 72
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Aug 1856
Source of text:
DAR 166: 178
Summary:
One plant in self-sown patch of Aegilops has assumed a triticoidal character; JSH feels it may be an example of Aegilops passing to wheat.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
A. H. Hassall
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
5 August 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 165
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
6 Aug [1856]
Source of text:
DAR 93: A55–A56
Summary:
Reports on results of forcing and other attempts to produce variations in plants. Asks for some seeds.
Is correcting his Linnean Society paper ["On the action of sea-water", Collected papers 1: 264–71].
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Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Richard Dawes
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 August 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 110
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Lord Belper
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
29 August 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 22 & 22(ii)
Summary:
Invites JSH to visit him in Derby area to investigate two sites of possible archaeological interest: potential Roman remains on the banks of the River Derwent opposite Little Chester; a barrow in Tugford that looks to be unopened.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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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
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From:
Lord Belper
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
6 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 23
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. Asks JSH to come early as barrow at Tugford is on a property up for auction.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
William Spence
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 305
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
James Scott Bowerbank
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
12 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 12
Summary:
Explains lack of correspondence due to lumbago. Hopes to attend meeting with JSH and others if condition improves, bringing examples of Russian ammunition and black bread. This is probably Borodinsky bread, which uses coriander seeds to represent grapeshot.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Lord Belper
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
14 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 24
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. Asks JSH to come early as barrow at Tugford is on a property up for auction and says preparations are being made for his arrival.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
James Scott Bowerbank
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
15 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 13
Summary:
Regrets that he is unable to attend a meeting with JSH and others mentioned in previous letter due to continuation of lumbago.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
William Longman
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
15 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 220
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
William Spence
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
25 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 306(i) &(ii)
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Emily Belper
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 October 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 25
Summary:
Sends thanks for receipt of papers and memoranda; praises JSH’s school sermon; regrets that archaeological digs during a recent visit to Derby area were unproductive.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
William Longman
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 October 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 221
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
William Spence
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
10 October 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 307
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
Correspondent
- Henslow, J. S.
- Carpenter, W. B.6
- Darwin, C. R.6
- Spence, William6
- Stainton, H. T.5
- Belper, Lord4
- Bell, Thomas3
- Bowerbank, James Scott3
- Smith, Charles Roach3
- Temple, Frederick3
- Colchester, William2
- Horner, Leonard2
- Jenyns, Leonard2
- Longman, William2
- Martin, Thomas2
- Owen, Richard2
- Phillips, John2
- Sedgwick, Adam2
- Belper, Emily1
- Bond, H. J. H.1
- Bunbury, C. J. F.1
- Campbell, W.1
- Clark, William1
- Cumming, Joseph George1
- Daubeny, C. G. B.1
- Dawes, Richard1
- Gould, John1
- Gray, J. E.1
- Hall, S. C.1
- Hassall, A. H.1
- Hill, Rowland1
- Jardine, William1
- Latham, R. G.1
- Maund, Benjamin1
- Miller, W. H.1
- Richardson, John1
- Whewell, William1
- Woodward, S. P.1