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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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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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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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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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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.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
William Kemp
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Dec 1843
Source of text:
DAR 50: A19–20
Summary:

Describes circumstances surrounding discovery of seed in sand-pit. Encloses certificates testifying to the good character of the men involved.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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