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DCP-LETT-6485

From:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
30 Nov 1868
Source of text:
DAR 164: 50
Summary:

Thanks CD for advice to watch the action and not only the structure [of plants].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Herschel3408

From:
James Sivewright
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.212
Summary:

Hopes to obtain JH's plan for building a swing to counteract seasickness. Comments on mutual acquaintances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3635

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.404 (C: RI 550)
Summary:

Observations on subjecting carbonic acid to concentrated beam of an electric lamp. Records experimental result so far. Interested in ordinary dust particles under electric light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3143

From:
Patrick Shanahan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.200
Summary:

Is losing position as Royal Mint messenger, which JH had helped him obtain. Asks JH to tell Mint Master that position was intended as permanent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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