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DCP-LETT-699

From:
William Kemp
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Oct 1843
Source of text:
DAR 50: A8–11
Summary:

Describes germination of seeds found in sand-pit and the geological setting of the sand-pit.

Postulates existence of ancient lake along the course of the River Tweed. Notes evidence of glaciation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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KEMP31

From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
William Kemp
Date:
9 Oct 1843
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/24)
Summary:

Will have a close look at the plants in a few days’ time.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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HENSLOW-1165

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
William Kemp
Date:
9 October 1843
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add.10252
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-701F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
9 Oct [1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/16b and 10252/17) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond)
Summary:

WK’s paper has reached him safely.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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KEMP30

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
9 Oct [1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/16b and 10252/17)
Summary:

WK’s paper has reached him safely.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

DCP-LETT-705F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
[14 Oct 1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/16a) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond)
Summary:

J. S. Henslow expresses his doubts about WK’s seeds.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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KEMP28

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
[14 Oct 1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/16a)
Summary:

J. S. Henslow expresses his doubts about WK’s seeds.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

DCP-LETT-706

From:
William Kemp
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
17 Oct 1843
Source of text:
DAR 50: A12–15
Summary:

Describes germination of seeds he discovered. Cites similar story of seeds found in coal-mine.

Gives further description of gravel bank [of River Tweed] and other geological details.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-710F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
1 Nov [1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/18) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond)
Summary:

J. S. Henslow’s and C. C. Babington’s opinions on WK’s seeds.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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KEMP36

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
1 Nov [1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/18)
Summary:

J. S. Henslow’s and C. C. Babington’s opinions on WK’s seeds.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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KEMP37

From:
Thomas Walker
To:
William Kemp
Date:
3 Nov 1843
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/19)
Summary:

TW saw many curious formations between Carnwath and Currie and wondered whether they were glacier morains.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

DCP-LETT-711

From:
William Kemp
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Nov 1843
Source of text:
DAR 50: A16
Summary:

Thanks CD for kind letter concerning seeds. Believes soil in which they were planted was contaminated.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-711F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
[9 Nov 1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/20) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond)
Summary:

CD has been reflecting on John Lindley’s and C. C. Babington’s comments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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KEMP40

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
[9 Nov 1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/20)
Summary:

CD has been reflecting on John Lindley’s and C. C. Babington’s comments.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

DCP-LETT-713

From:
William Kemp
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 Nov 1843
Source of text:
DAR 50: A17
Summary:

Describes growth of plants raised from seeds he found in sand-pit.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-715F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
22 Nov [1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/21) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond)
Summary:

CD is pleased with how good a case WK’s facts have made.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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KEMP42

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
22 Nov 1843
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/21)
Summary:

CD is pleased with how good a case WK’s facts have made.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

DCP-LETT-716

From:
William Kemp
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 Nov 1843
Source of text:
DAR 50: A18
Summary:

Approves of the paper CD has drawn up concerning WK’s seed discovery.

Mentions article in Gardeners’ Chronicle.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-716F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
1 Dec [1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/22) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond)
Summary:

Robert Brown has cast much doubt on the integrity of the seed-planting experiment.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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KEMP44

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
1 Dec [1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/22)
Summary:

Robert Brown has cast much doubt on the integrity of the seed-planting experiment.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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