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DCP-LETT-2224

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Huxley
Date:
24 Feb [1858]
Source of text:
Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 107)
Summary:

Congratulations on birth of THH’s daughter [Jessie].

On aboriginal dun colour of horses.

Examples of inaccuracies and perpetuation of errors [on hybrids] by "compilers, of which I am one".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2347

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Huxley
Date:
23 Oct [1858]
Source of text:
Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 243)
Summary:

CD’s reasons for not signing the memorial requesting removal of natural history exhibits from British Museum. Less sure about moving botanical specimens to Kew. His notion of museum organisation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2352

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Huxley
Date:
3 Nov [1858]
Source of text:
Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 248)
Summary:

Hooker has convinced him that move of British Museum by Government is anticipated. He is now willing to sign the memorial. Still fears for library needs, and objects to distant Kensington site. Lyell should be asked to sign.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2376

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Huxley
Date:
1 Dec [1858]
Source of text:
Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 250)
Summary:

Has had some misgivings about the memorial but now thinks his fears were vain and cowardly. Regrets R. I. Murchison was not told in advance. His low opinion of the Government and B. Disraeli.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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