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From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[8–11 Apr 1859]
Source of text:
DAR 100: 127
Summary:

Lyell has been strongly urging John Murray to publish CD’s book [Origin]. JDH feels Lyell overestimates the public interest in such works.

Gives examples of plants showing most marked varieties on the edge of their range.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.220
Summary:

Would like JH's support for his application for a position of examiner at East India Company's College. Cannot find out what he has done with Karl Kreil's book. Will send him a copy of his lecture.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project