From G. R. Waterhouse   9 August 1843

Summary

Explains what he means when he attempts a "natural classification", defining his words and using man as a standard; gives examples. Classification of Aptera and Diptera.

Discusses his discharge from the Zoological Society. Is to see Robert Brown about the British Museum position.

Letter details

Record number

DCP-LETT-688

From

George Robert Waterhouse

To

Charles Robert Darwin

Date

9 Aug 1843

Sent from

unstated

Source of text

DAR 181: 13

Physical description

4pp ††

Contributor

Darwin Correspondence Project[View Ɛpsilon collection]

Also published in The Correspondence of Charles Darwin, vol. 2.

• Darwin, C. R.
• Waterhouse, G. R.