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HENSLOW-1157

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 August
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society Library The Scientists Collection I 509.L56
Summary:

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Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-648

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
4 January 1858
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 21
Summary:

Thanks JSH for presents and sends New Year’s greetings.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-642

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
4 May 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 15
Summary:

Discusses publication and distribution of the Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnaean Society. Also discusses the influence of the Society and the status of natural sciences at Cambridge.

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HENSLOW-643

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
12 July 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 16
Summary:

Discusses crustacea analysis to be done by Bell and others, together with labourers’ horticultural show organised by JSH.

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Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-645

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 March 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 18
Summary:

Sends corrected list of Podophthalma. Discusses intended journey of ‘Lester’ to Egypt.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-646

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
22 October 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 19
Summary:

Regrets inability to find specimens for JSH as not in London and states that collection containing skeletons of a beaver and alpine hare are in Cambridge with William Clark. Discusses use of JSH’s name in lecture to be published in The Lancet.

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Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-644

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 November 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 17
Summary:

Makes arrangements for Linnean Society meeting. Discusses local politics and ‘Memoranda’ written by JSH.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-647

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
1 August 1857
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 20
Summary:

Makes arrangements for JSH to stay with him in London and for possible meeting with Hooker.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-652

From:
Emily Belper
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 October 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 25
Summary:

Sends thanks for receipt of papers and memoranda; praises JSH’s school sermon; regrets that archaeological digs during a recent visit to Derby area were unproductive.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-649

From:
Lord Belper
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
29 August 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 22 & 22(ii)
Summary:

Invites JSH to visit him in Derby area to investigate two sites of possible archaeological interest: potential Roman remains on the banks of the River Derwent opposite Little Chester; a barrow in Tugford that looks to be unopened.

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HENSLOW-650

From:
Lord Belper
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
6 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 23
Summary:

Makes arrangements for a visit to see potential archaeological sites in Derby area discussed by Belper in previous letter: potential Roman remains on the banks of the River Derwent opposite Little Chester; a barrow in Tugford that looks to be unopened. Asks JSH to come early as barrow at Tugford is on a property up for auction.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-651

From:
Lord Belper
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
14 September 1856
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 24
Summary:

Makes arrangements for a visit to see potential archaeological sites in Derby area discussed by Belper in previous letter: potential Roman remains on the banks of the River Derwent opposite Little Chester; a barrow in Tugford that looks to be unopened. Asks JSH to come early as barrow at Tugford is on a property up for auction and says preparations are being made for his arrival.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-124

From:
E. T. Bennett
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
30 June 1830
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 149
Summary:

Writes to postpone proposed pilgrimage to the tomb of John Ray due to the death of George IV.

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HENSLOW-128

From:
E. T. Bennett
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
6 August 1830
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 154
Summary:

Invites JSH to attend a dinner with Georges Cuvier in London, along with other naturalists.

Contributor:
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HENSLOW-77

From:
M. J. Berkeley
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
22 September 1828
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 94
Summary:

Discusses package of seaweed specimens sent by JSH but has not had time to examine them properly, as he is examining cryptogamic specimens from Madeira for Thomas Lowe. Mentions travel plans, including stay in Cambridge.

Discusses his forthcoming curacy at Wisbech and hopes to help JSH and Leonard Jenyns with Cambridgeshire flora and fauna. Has 3 bat specimens for Jenyns. Encloses specimens of Potentilla and Chenopodium hybridum.

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HENSLOW-194

From:
Arthur Biggs
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 December 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 159b
Summary:

List of plants sent to Reverend Mr Ellicomb.

Contributor:
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HENSLOW-653

From:
Archibald Billing
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
4 February 1854
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 26
Summary:

Explains the difference between the terms bort and carbonate with reference to jewellery manufacture and offers to send JSH more bort dust.

Contributor:
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HENSLOW-654

From:
Archibald Billing
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
22 November 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 27 & 27(ii)
Summary:

Mainly discusses the character and achievements of Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward in positive terms, including the invention and properties of the Wardian case.

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HENSLOW-655

From:
Archibald Billing
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 December 1855
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 28
Summary:

Sends JSH stone specimens with brief descriptions.

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HENSLOW-99

From:
C. S. Bird
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
25 November 1829
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 126
Summary:

Makes arrangements to donate herbarium to the Cambridge Philosophical Society. The herbarium was purchased from Andrew Mathews, a gardener for the Horticultural Society of London, prior to him being sent to South America to collect plants.

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