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DCP-LETT-944

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Robert Waterhouse
Date:
18 Jan [1853]
Source of text:
McGill University Library, Department of Rare Books
Summary:

Thanks GRW for his sympathy on his ill health. Feels better lately.

Sends thanks to G. P. Deshayes for his advice.

Asks what "original work" GRW has begun so his name will become better known.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1713

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Robert Waterhouse
Date:
8 July [1855]
Source of text:
McGill University Library, Department of Rare Books
Summary:

Asks GRW if there is any easy systematic work on Lepidoptera for his sons. Considers making out the names from descriptions fine practice for the intellect; mere collecting is idle work.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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