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DCP-LETT-5282

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Julius Victor Carus
Date:
21 Nov 1866
Source of text:
Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin – Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Slg. Darmstaedter Lc 1859: Darwin, Charles, Bl. 4–5a); DAR 143: 212
Summary:

Answers some question about species.

Sends biographical sketch.

Now considers that a note on Nägeli would have to be too long to include. Discusses his differences with Nägeli. Cannot believe in spontaneous generation. At present the principle of life seems to him beyond the confines of science.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10269

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Julius Victor Carus
Date:
22 Nov [1875]
Source of text:
Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin – Preußischer Kulturbesitz (Slg. Darmstaedter Lc 1859: Darwin, Charles, Bl. 127–128)
Summary:

Thanks JVC for corrections in Insectivorous plants. Explains confusion of fluid and dry measures. The work has sold well in England.

Repeats suggestion that JVC employ someone to translate Climbing plants under his supervision.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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