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DCP-LETT-7582

From:
Frans Cornelis (Franciscus Cornelius) Donders
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Mar 1871
Source of text:
DAR 162: 227
Summary:

Thanks CD for Descent.

Sends a copy of his oratio inauguralis on De harmonie van het dierlijke leven [1848] in which he espoused evolution, but did not see the influence of natural selection.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7581

From:
William Rathbone Greg
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Mar [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 90: 127–30
Summary:

Comments on various points in Descent: proportion of sexes, moral sentiments in animals, etc. Encloses "packet of data" [missing].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.88
Summary:

Is gratified and encouraged by JH's approval of JN's illustrations of the lunar surface. The improvement in printing processes makes it possible to use such photographic illustrations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-7583

From:
Vladimir Onufrievich Kovalevsky (Владимир Онуфриевич Ковалевский)
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Mar 1871
Source of text:
DAR 169: 88
Summary:

Russian translation of Descent in progress, but the Minister of Interior has banned CD’s work and the book will be seized.

His foolish brother-in-law, Mayor of Montmartre, attempted to defend their section against the government.

CD’s queries on man and camels have gone to Alexander [Kovalevsky] in Sinai.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7580

From:
Robert Swinhoe
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Mar 1871
Source of text:
DAR 177: 335
Summary:

Is leaving for Ningpo; asks CD for another copy of his [Queries about expression], which he will try to answer.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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