To C. S. Bate 25 May [1868]
Summary
Thanks for note about enlarged left arm of Gelasimus.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Date: | 25 May [1868] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6205 |
To C. S. Bate 7 July [1853]
Summary
Will quote CSB on discovery of Alcippe lampas.
Hopes CSB continues to look for Verruca on limestone.
Discusses use of CSB’s larvae illustrations [for Living Cirripedia].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Date: | 7 July [1853] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1521 |
From C. S. Bate 11 December 1869
Summary
Provides further detail on his smooth-leaved holly tree with a spiny-leaved branch; his gardener asserts no budding or grafting has taken place.
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 Dec 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 160: 56 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7025 |
To C. S. Bate 10 January [1853]
Summary
Asks if CSB can help him obtain specimen of Verruca.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Date: | 10 Jan [1853] |
| Classmark: | Cleveland Health Sciences Library (Robert M. Stecher collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1471 |
From C. S. Bate 24 May 1868
Summary
On structure of Crustacea; size of claws [see Descent 1: 330–1].
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 24 May 1868 |
| Classmark: | DAR 82: A69–70 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6204 |
From C. S. Bate 29 November 1869
Summary
Reports a case of a smooth-leaved holly tree with one branch of prickly leaves; is willing to supply more details.
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 29 Nov 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 160: 55 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7016 |
From C. S. Bate 1 March 1869
Summary
On hybridism between the fox and dog; asks whether CD knows of a reliable case of offspring from this cross.
Does CD want details on a white cat with blue eyes, but not deaf?
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Mar 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 160: 54 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6637 |
To C. S. Bate 29 November [1857]
Summary
Asking for specific information about reproduction in barnacles.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Date: | 29 Nov [1857] |
| Classmark: | Bonhams (dealers) (22 October 2014) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2175F |
From C. S. Bate 31 July 1869
Summary
Mating practice of Carcinus maenas [see Descent 1: 331].
Difference in size in sexes of Crustacea.
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 31 July 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 82: A72–3 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6847 |
From C. S. Bate 22 October 1871
Summary
Has read in papers about CD’s forthcoming work [Expression]; sends anecdote about a dog visiting a dentist for relief of a toothache – thus showing "moral courage".
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 22 Oct 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 160: 57 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8027 |
To C. S. Bate 1 April [1853]
Summary
Thanks for specimens of cirripedes attached to rocks, which show no boring. CD hopes to see some on limestone.
Encourages CSB to do research on the complemental males of Scalpellum vulgare.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Date: | 1 Apr [1853] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1511 |
To C. S. Bate 30 August [1853]
Summary
Sends thanks for recent specimen, which gave him conclusive evidence that Verruca acts only on calcareous rocks.
Asks for a reference on carbonic acid.
Is glad CSB progresses in research on spider-like Crustacea.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Date: | 30 Aug [1853] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1528 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Bate, C. S. …
- … To C. S. Bate 30 August [1853] …
- … had asked Bate to find specimens of Verruca adhering to rocks (letters to C. S. Bate, 10 …
- … Bate, Charles Spence. 1855. On the homologies of the carapace and on the structure and function of the antennæ in Crustacea. Annals and Magazine of Natural History 2d ser. 16: 36–46. Hancock, Albany. 1848. On the boring of the Mollusca into rocks, &c. ; …
From Richard Bishop to Charles Spence Bate 3 December 1857
Summary
Gives observations to be forwarded to CD of impregnation in Balanus.
| Author: | Richard Bishop |
| Addressee: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Date: | 3 Dec 1857 |
| Classmark: | DAR 160: 189 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2179 |
From Charles Spence Bate 1 February 1869
Summary
A case of fighting in crabs (Portunus puber against Carcinus maenas) [see Descent 1: 332].
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Feb 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 82: 71 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6590 |
From Charles Spence Bate 6 January 1864
Summary
Asks CD’s opinion on the accuracy of stating that barley and wheat are different varieties of the same species.
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 6 Jan 1864 |
| Classmark: | DAR 160: 53 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4380 |
From C. S. Bate 3 March 1868
Summary
Quotes information from Dr Power on colour of sexes of Crustacea in Mauritius [see Descent 1: 335].
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 3 Mar 1868 |
| Classmark: | DAR 82: A65–6 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5973 |
From C. S. Bate [17 February 1868]
Summary
On the proportion of sexes in crabs; coloration and structural differences.
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [17 Feb 1868] |
| Classmark: | DAR 82: A61–4 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5826 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Bate, C. S. Darwin, C. R. …
- … From C. S. Bate [17 February 1868] …
- … me my dear Sir | Yours very sincerely C Spence Bate 1.1 My … impressions 9.3] crossed ink …
- … letter from C. S. Bate, 11 February 1868 . See letter from C. S. Bate, 11 February …
- … 1868 and n. 6. See the letter from C. S. Bate, 11 February 1868 and n. …
- … 3. See the letter from C. S. Bate, 11 February 1868 and n. 7. Gelasimus is a synonym …
To C. S. Bate 18 August [1851]
Summary
Thanks CSB for cirripede larvae.
Has been unwell.
Cannot see transverse articulation referred to and does not believe in it.
Sends species synonyms.
Discussion of Chthamalinae.
Suggests using asphalt to seal specimen containers.
Comments on mouth of larva.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Date: | 18 Aug [1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 45 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1345 |
From C. S. Bate 7 April 1868
Summary
On dentition of moles. On double teeth [see Variation 2: 391].
Difference in size of male and female Crustacea.
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 Apr 1868 |
| Classmark: | DAR 82: A67–8 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6101 |
From Charles Spence Bate 11 February 1868
Summary
On the colours of sexes in Crustacea; the structure of male crabs.
| Author: | Charles Spence Bate |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 Feb 1868 |
| Classmark: | DAR 82: A57–60 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5864 |
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