From J. D. Hooker 7 January 1873
Summary
Fascinated by Greg’s Enigmas, though its matter is weak.
Is vexed at being drawn into hostility toward British Museum through William Carruthers’ insolence and presumption.
Recounts visit with Edward Cardwell [Secretary for War].
Has sent Candolle’s book to Gladstone.
JDH indignant at Gladstone’s speech putting English science below French and German.
Thinks it is an accepted dogma that glandular hairs are excreting only. Will ask others to confirm.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 Jan 1873 |
| Classmark: | DAR 103: 140–5 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8727 |
From J. D. Hooker 12 January 1873
Summary
Drosophyllum is coming from Dublin. Will ship it to Down when it arrives.
The awful honour of Presidency of Royal Society; his aversion to dignities and honours.
R. Strachey [Proc. R. Geogr. Soc. (1873): 450] has paid him and CD a compliment.
Letter from Gladstone.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 12 Jan 1873 |
| Classmark: | DAR 103: 146–7 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8732 |
From J. D. Hooker [13 or 20 January 1873]
Summary
The Drosophyllum goes to Orpington by train this evening.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [13 or 20] Jan 1873 |
| Classmark: | DAR 103: 138–9 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8734 |
From J. D. Hooker 20 January 1873
Summary
Hopes Drosophyllum was all right.
Opinion of Council of Royal Society [on Presidency] is twelve for JDH, five for Duke of Devonshire, and G. B. Airy for William Spottiswoode.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 20 Jan 1873 |
| Classmark: | DAR 103: 148 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8742 |
