CD’s notes arising from conversations with J. D. Hooker 8 December 1844
Summary
[Notes on conversations with J. D. Hooker.] Geographical distribution; diffusion and distribution of species. Island and mountain floras; means of migration (high-roads, icebergs).
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 8 Dec 1844 |
Classmark: | DAR 100: 35–40 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-798 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … was incorrect, see letter from J. D. Hooker, 12 December 1844 . George Bentham’s ‘law of …
- … correspondence. Hooker provided CD with further comments in letter from J. D. Hooker, 12 …
- … was incorrect, see letter from J. D. Hooker, 12 December 1844 . This information was …
- … 1: 12–14, and CD’s essay of 1844 ( Foundations , p. 162). See letter to J. D. Hooker, [6 …
To J. D. Hooker 25 December [1844]
Summary
Questions on JDH’s sketch comparing floras of Australia, New Zealand, and western S. America; wishes to know botanical relations between other southern islands. Botanico-geographical discussions and comments on books sent by JDH.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | 25 Dec [1844] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 24 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-803 |
From J. D. Hooker 30 December 1844
Summary
Thanks for CD’s comments on "sketch".
Lengthy discussion of geographical distribution and island floras.
Has been "delighted with" [Robert Chambers’] Vestiges [of creation (1844)].
Galapagos flora work goes on well.
Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 30 Dec 1844 |
Classmark: | DAR 100: 32–4 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-804 |
To J. D. Hooker [11 January 1844]
Summary
Queries on ratios of species to genera on southern islands. CD’s observations on distribution of Galapagos organisms, and on S. American fossils, and facts he has gathered since, lead him to conclusion that species are not immutable; "it is like confessing a murder".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [11 Jan 1844] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 3 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-729 |
From J. D. Hooker 12 December 1844
Summary
Thanks for pleasant stay at Down.
Remarks on boulders found on southern islands.
Describes the alpine character of the Andes flora and relays information on other mountain floras.
Quotes instances of seeds that retained their vitality after being carried by ocean currents.
Sends notes on the comparative floras of New Zealand, Australia, and west coast of South America.
Encloses a copy of part of a letter from George Gardner in Ceylon concerning the European character of the mountain flora.
Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 12 Dec 1844 |
Classmark: | DAR 100: 29–31 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-799 |
To Susan Darwin [27 November 1844?]
Summary
Sends thanks for money.
Comments on treatment prescribed by his father.
Encloses notes by John Higgins with investment advice. Discusses advisability of investing in farmland in Lincolnshire. Cites advice of Sir John Lubbock concerning purchase of land.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | [27 Nov 1844?] |
Classmark: | DAR 92: A9–10 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-833 |
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Hooker, J. D. | (2) |
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Hooker, J. D. | (2) |
Darwin, S. E. | (1) |
Darwin, C. R. | (6) |
Hooker, J. D. | (4) |
Darwin, S. E. | (1) |