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DCP-LETT-1044

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
[1847?]
Source of text:
Yale University Medical Historical Library, Harvey Cushing / John Hay Whitney Medical Library (MMS)
Summary:

Asks to meet RO to get his opinion on zoological points.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1061

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
12 Feb [1847]
Source of text:
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS-MUS/3/3/9)
Summary:

F. J. Muñiz has offered fossil bones collected around Buenos Aires to the Royal College of Surgeons. He believes he can complete their Megatherium skeleton and provide other specimens. CD feels he should be encouraged in his work.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-938

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
[6 Mar 1847]
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, Library and Archives (General Special Collections Owen correspondence 9/192)
Summary:

A specimen of Machairodus offered for sale by F. J. Muñiz.

Discusses possible publication in England of paper by Muñiz describing the skeleton.

Sends pamphlet on scarlatina in the Pampas.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13833

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
[Nov 1847–51]
Source of text:
John K. Lattimer (private collection)
Summary:

"I had not heard before of Whench [Whewell?] having scolded you; I am rather glad of it …

What a grand number of novelties Hooker no doubt will bring home".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13834

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
23 Dec [1847-54]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

Is searching for a tooth of Carcharias which he might have left with RO.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel12331

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.188
Summary:

Introducing Benjamin Travers, who intends visiting the Cape of Good Hope. Would welcome advice from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12332

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.189
Summary:

Has received JH's request regarding the Admiralty Manual. Will be pleased to contribute a section on collecting specimens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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