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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Henry Stanley, 15th earl of Derby
Date:
15 Apr 1875
Source of text:
DAR 97: C22–4
Summary:

CD has helped leading physiologists to prepare a draft bill for legislation with regard to vivisection, and he hopes Lord Derby will support the bill and mention it to ministers of the Cabinet. Has heard that other groups are preparing bills for the same purpose, and feels it important that the science of physiology be protected as well as animals.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Edward Henry Stanley, 15th earl of Derby
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
17 Apr 1875
Source of text:
DAR 162: 162
Summary:

He is honoured by CD’s selection of him as the medium of communication with Government. The matter [Vivisection Bill] now lies with the Home Secretary.

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Darwin Correspondence Project