Search: No in transcription-available 
1850-1859::1858::12 in date 
Sorted by:

Showing 1–20 of 41 items

DCP-LETT-2376

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Huxley
Date:
1 Dec [1858]
Source of text:
Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 250)
Summary:

Has had some misgivings about the memorial but now thinks his fears were vain and cowardly. Regrets R. I. Murchison was not told in advance. His low opinion of the Government and B. Disraeli.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2377

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
3 Dec [1858]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 256
Summary:

Examining JDH’s list. CD struck by how many plants are common to Europe, S. America, and Australia.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
thumbnail

Herschel14177

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0403; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to review R.S.L.'s reply to Prince Albert regarding extension of B.A.A.S. magnetic and meteorological observations. RO enjoyed photo[micro]graphs of aquatic animalcules; these give clear insight into 'the spontaneous production of the species....'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall1575

From:
Christian Gerling
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
den 7 Decbr 1858.
Source of text:
MS JT/1/G/3, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

DCP-LETT-2377F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
8 Dec 1858
Source of text:
Dominic Winter Auctioneers (dealers) (2 October 2019, lot 258)
Summary:

Sends receipt for £250 6s. 2d.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2379

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Erasmus Darwin
Date:
[9 Dec 1858]
Source of text:
DAR 92: A18, A25–8
Summary:

Approves of WED’s moving into CD’s old rooms [at Christ’s College]. Gives fatherly advice on Cambridge’s temptation to idleness. Christmas plans.

Health poor of late.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
thumbnail

Herschel8035

From:
John Wrottesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.302
Summary:

Government refuses to 'entertain the Magnetic Proposals' this year, claiming cost overruns. Probably a mistake, but Edward Sabine's illness precludes easy reply. Expect discussion at next R.S.L. Council meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall1576

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Christian Gerling
Date:
10th Dec. 1858
Source of text:
Mbg 319:740, UB
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

DCP-LETT-2380

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Walter Elliot
Date:
12 Dec [1858]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.162)
Summary:

Thanks WE for an oriental treatise on pigeons, a paper on poultry, and specimens.

Asks about stripes on shoulders and legs of horses and donkeys.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel2257

From:
John Daniel Runkle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.511
Summary:

Sends Mathematical Monthly. Asks for a list of JH's publications. Would also like a photograph and biographical sketch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

JHC1423

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Miles Joseph Berkeley
Date:
14 December 1858
Source of text:
JDH/2/3/2 f.222, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

Herschel5843

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Brown
Date:
[15 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.312 & 23.249
Summary:

Regrets he has kept his theory on harmony so long; returns it and comments on various aspects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3259

From:
Balfour Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.236
Summary:

Hopes that JH will express opinion of BS's paper on radiant heat, as recommendation for BS's appointment to the Chair of Natural Philosophy at St. Andrews.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-2381

From:
Thomas Henry Huxley
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
17 Dec 1858
Source of text:
DAR 166: 289
Summary:

K. E. von Baer’s view of the air bladder of fishes.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel7096

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[17 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.252
Summary:

About biographical information on George Peacock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 December 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20797 (C: RS:HS 23.250)
Summary:

Thanks for WW's views on capillary action. Asks for facts about George Peacock on whom JH was writing an obituary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7097

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.320
Summary:

Regarding George Peacock and his mathematical work. Gives some of his own theories, which he intends publishing. Includes a riddle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel150

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.530
Summary:

Asks GA to help in determining cost of one observation station in Peking [see Richard Owen's 1858-12-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14178

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0404; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Treasury replied unfavorably to request for extension of magnetic observations. C. E. Trevelyan suggests that joint letter from JH and presidents of R.S.L. and B.A.A.S. proposing only one observer (no observatory) at Peking would be acceptable, if estimated cost is included. No other locations will be approved. This concession was made possible by influence of Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel149

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.532
Summary:

The Treasury has, with great reluctance, agreed to establish one magnetic observatory at Peking, rather than the extensive plans proposed [see Edward Sabine's 1858-6-26].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Author
Addressee
Correspondent
Date
Document type
Repository
Contributor
Transcription available