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DCP-LETT-7657

From:
Hubert Airy
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 Apr 1871
Source of text:
DAR 87: 37–8
Summary:

Comments on discussion of residual organs in Descent [ch. 1].

Describes his ability to contract the platysma myoides at will.

Suggests reason for loss of voluntary movement of ears in men and monkeys.

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DCP-LETT-8101

From:
Hubert Airy
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Dec 1871
Source of text:
DAR 159: 13
Summary:

Reply to CD’s letter of 5 Apr 1871 [7659], in which he asked HA for further details on when and how platysma myoides contracts.

Replies to CD’s questions about sources on leaf arrangement.

Gives news of speech and paper about CD.

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Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8105

From:
Hubert Airy
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
12 Dec 1871
Source of text:
DAR 159: 14
Summary:

Thanks for letter and reference to Nägeli’s observations on leaf arrangement in the bud.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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