To J. P. Taylor 16 November 1881
Summary
Elaborates on the theories propounded in his recently published work [Earthworms], describing the reproductive system of worms and the absorption of organic matter in the soil. [See 13483.]
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Pitt Taylor |
| Date: | 16 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | Christie’s (dealers) (28 March 1984) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13487A |
From J. P. Taylor 14 November 1881
Summary
Thinks CD overestimates earthworms’ role in creating mould. Gives some observations on worms and questions about their breeding habits.
| Author: | John Pitt Taylor |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 14 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 178: 55 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13483 |
Document type
| letter | (2) |
Author
| Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
| Taylor, J. P. | (1) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
| Taylor, J. P. | (1) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
| Taylor, J. P. | (2) |
