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DCP-LETT-8447

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
3 Aug [1872]
Source of text:
Waddington Auction (dealers) (July 1998)
Summary:

Encloses a letter to Nature [see 8448] correcting Dr Bree, who has accused ARW of "blundering". ARW should tear up CD’s letter if he does not like it or plans to reply himself.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-8450

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Aug 1872
Source of text:
DAR 106: B111–12
Summary:

Has sent CD’s letter to Nature [see 8448].

Expresses admiration for H. C. Bastian’s The beginnings of life [1872] and comments on its bearing upon Origin.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-8488

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
28 Aug [1872]
Source of text:
The British Library (Add MS 46434)
Summary:

Detailed response to reading of Bastian’s Beginnings of life [1872]. On the whole, it seems probable to CD that spontaneous generation is true.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8498

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
31 Aug 1872
Source of text:
DAR 106: B113–14
Summary:

Further reflections upon Bastian’s book [The beginnings of life (1872)].

ARW’s prospects for Directorship at Bethnal Green Museum.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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