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DCP-LETT-7171

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
St George Jackson Mivart
Date:
23 Apr [1870]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.375)
Summary:

Thanks StGJM for prompt answer correcting inaccuracies in CD’s notes on StGJM’s opinions. Expects "universal disapprobation" when he publishes Descent.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel12729

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Duncan [Stewart]
Date:
[23 April 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0144; Reel 1054
Summary:

No permanent optical solution to DS's double vision. Remarks on description by DS's son of cavalry duty in Ireland and Canada.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6862

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Warren de La Rue
Date:
[23 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.305
Summary:

Inquires about other sunspot observations made by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2618

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Selwyn
Date:
[23 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.304
Summary:

Asks whether WS has photographs of the sun for 21 and 22 April. Notes how curious sunspot activity has been. Doubts that such is reconcilable with the notion of 'meteoric in-falls.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1606

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1870]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H702
Summary:

Note to accompany forwarding of a letter; remarks on T. R. Robinson's upcoming cataract surgery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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WCP3086

From:
Richard Owen
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
24 April 1870
Source of text:
British Library, The: BL Add. 46441 f. 23
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7172

From:
William Winwood Reade
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 Apr 1870
Source of text:
DAR 176: 37
Summary:

Sends insect that carries dead ants, dead leaves, etc., on its back, as protective imitation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10648

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Howlett
Date:
[24 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.306
Summary:

Writes to compare notes on sunspot observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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FVM-70-04-25

From:
John Dallachy
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
25 April 1870
Source of text:
MEL 92936, National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project

DCP-LETT-7173

From:
St George Jackson Mivart
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Apr 1870
Source of text:
DAR 171: 187
Summary:

Apologises for saying more than was necessary in his previous letter. Although he feels gratitude and esteem for CD, he execrates those who use natural selection to oppose man’s higher interests and impede his advance. Has seen Huxley’s Man’s place in nature for sale among a crowd of obscenities at most Italian railway stations.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel6863

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.170
Summary:

Has written to Kew Observatory to send on the photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-7174

From:
Lucy Caroline Wedgwood; Lucy Caroline Harrison
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[25 Apr 1870]
Source of text:
DAR 181: 59
Summary:

Aggressive behaviour of dogs and horses.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel2619

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.507
Summary:

Is sending solar autographs. Notes that in groups of spots the larger precede the smaller spots. Can JH form any theories from this?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2620

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25?] April? [1870
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.517
Summary:

Detached postscript that discusses the margins of the two photographs, which seem to show that all planets are in the near hemisphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-7175

From:
Francis Galton
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Apr 1870
Source of text:
DAR 105: A15–16
Summary:

Rabbits still running true; hopes to increase alien blood to 30%.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Herschel10657

From:
Henry Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.30
Summary:

Would like him to accept the enclosed paper on the cause and effect of dew. Comments on various points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10932

From:
Henry James
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.278
Summary:

The volumes of the Sinai photographs will be dispatched tomorrow. The cost of the survey has been covered by subscriptions and he will forward a statement of the account later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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FVM-70-04-26a

From:
John Dallachy
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
26 April 1870
Source of text:
MEL 259305, National Herbarium of Victoria, Melbourne.MS attached to a specimen sheet of Rhynchosia sp. In 1870, Tuesday 26th occurred in April and July. Since Rhynchosia flowers from October to April, the item is dated to April
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project

DCP-LETT-7176

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Galton
Date:
[27 Apr 1870?]
Source of text:
DAR 105: A16v
Summary:

Is much obliged for information [about rabbits?].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10649

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.23
Summary:

Has no idea whether the sunspots appeared suddenly or gradually. The Kew people may be able to help in this matter. Comments on some more sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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