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DCP-LETT-7207

From:
Frans Cornelis (Franciscus Cornelius) Donders
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 May 1870
Source of text:
DAR 162: 226
Summary:

A detailed description of the physiological and anatomical processes related to the prolonged involuntary contraction of the orbicular muscles and the secretion of tears (as in retching, violent coughing, or laughing). [See Expression, p. 160.].

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Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7205

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer
Date:
28 May [1870]
Source of text:
Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/14)
Summary:

Fertilisation of barberries.

Passiflora.

Is continuing his experiments on the comparative growth of crossed and self-fertilised plants.

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Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7204

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Jean Louis Armand (Armand de Quatrefages) Quatrefages de Bréau
Date:
28 May [1870]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.379)
Summary:

Comments on QdeB’s volume [Charles Darwin et ses précurseurs Français (1870)]. Mentions error concerning his views on Parus and nuthatch.

Discusses Canis magellanicus.

Discusses reception of his views in France and Germany.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7206

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles (Carl Ivanovich) Renard
Date:
28 May 1870
Source of text:
Stecher and Klavins 1965
Summary:

Thanks Society for honour of his election as Honorary Member.

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