From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 7 April [1875]
Summary
Sends the Memorial [concerning animal experimentation].
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 7 Apr [1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-30) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9917A |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 28 April [1875]
Summary
Informs CD that he has taken no further action about the petition concerning animal experimentation on the understanding that it would be presented only if the government introduced an objectionable bill. [See 9948.]
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 28 Apr [1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-31) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9953A |
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- … From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 28 April [1875] …
- … this letter and the letter to J. S. Burdon Sanderson, 24 [April 1875] . Burdon Sanderson …
- … and his friends to Parliament (see letter to J. S. Burdon Sanderson, 24 [April 1875] ). …
- … Burdon Sanderson was also in contact with Playfair about the vivisection bill (see letter from J. …
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 14 April [1875]
Summary
Agrees that CD should write to Lord Derby to say that a bill on animal experimentation was being prepared and that the government should not comment at this stage. [See 9933.] Ridicules the idea of using inspectors. Distinguishes between dissection and vivisection.
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 14 Apr [1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-38) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9930A |
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- … From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 14 April [1875] …
- … See also letter from J. S. Burdon Sanderson, 12 April [1875] . CD had planned to meet with …
- … the vivisection bill (see letter to J. S. Burdon Sanderson, [11 April 1875] ). On the …
- … found; see, however, the letter from J. S. Burdon Sanderson, 12 April [1875] ). CD was …
- … proposed vivisection bill (see letter to J. S. Burdon Sanderson, [11 April 1875] and n. …
- … 6, and letter from J. S. Burdon Sanderson, 12 April [1875] ). …
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 6 May [1875]
Summary
Informs CD that Lyon Playfair would introduce the bill in the House of Commons, and that Lord Cardwell and Lord Shaftesbury had agreed to support it, the former introducing the bill in the House of Lords.
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 6 May [1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-34) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9972A |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 10 April 1875
Summary
Discusses the handling of the Memorial concerning animal experimentation.
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 10 Apr 1875 |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-40) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9922A |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson [12 April 1875]
Summary
Considers the question of recognised lecturers being allowed a licence to perform animal experiments without having to obtain a certificate of fitness.
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [12 Apr 1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-27) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9909A |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 12 April [1875]
Summary
Discusses the best means of presenting the draft bill about animal experimentation. Suggests that CD inform Lord Derby that scientific men concurred with the bill that had been prepared. [See 9923.]
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 12 Apr [1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-29) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9923A |
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- … From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 12 April [1875] …
- … with Stanley, see letter to J. S. Burdon Sanderson, [11 April 1875] and n. 6. Richard …
- … this letter and the letter to J. S. Burdon Sanderson, [11 April 1875] . CD and others …
- … Buckley Litchfield (see letter to J. S. Burdon Sanderson, [11 April 1875] ). A copy of …
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 23 May [1875]
Summary
Believes Lyon Playfair has been led to compromise too far on bill about animal experimentation as a result of pressure from men wishing to suppress science. A full enquiry is to take place. [See 9987.] Suggests that CD send Playfair Huxley’s letter on the subject.
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 23 May [1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-35) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9989A |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 12 February 1875
Summary
Discusses the experiments with phosphates on Drosera and animals.
Considers the question of preparing a petition on the question of animal experiments, with the aim of promoting rather than hindering science. [Response to 9849.]
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 12 Feb 1875 |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-39) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9853B |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson [8 May 1875]
Summary
Further discussion of the introduction of a bill by Lyon Playfair on animal experimentation.
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [8 May 1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-37) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9974A |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 23 April [1875]
Summary
Further discussion about the act regulating animal experimentation; believes the licensing of places to be impracticable.
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 23 Apr [1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-32) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9945A |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 30 April [1875]
Summary
Lyon Playfair approves the bill concerning animal experimentation and would be prepared to introduce it should it be necessary. Believes a bill could be passed by Parliament by September.
Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 30 Apr [1875] |
Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-33) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9958A |
From Thomas Allen 14 April 1875
Summary
Encloses draft bill about vivisection; CD and friends may have influence enough to get it introduced in Commons or Lords; TA and the Cruelty Society do not. The Society, however, can pay for preparation of bill.
Author: | Thomas Allen |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 14 Apr 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 159: 51 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9926 |
From T. H. Huxley [4 April 1875]
Summary
Sends his thoughts on [vivisection] petition. Thinks they might make petition more talked about. Leaves it to J. Paget, Burdon Sanderson, and CD to deal with.
Author: | Thomas Henry Huxley |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [4 Apr 1875] |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 337 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9875 |
From T. H. Huxley 5 June 1875
Summary
Playfair "disgusted at our pronunciamentos against the Bill". Burdon Sanderson and William Sharpey agreed to it. THH feels he must serve on Vivisection Commission.
Author: | Thomas Henry Huxley |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 5 June 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 341 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10010 |
From Lyon Playfair 29 April 1875
Summary
Supports the Vivisection Bill, with a more humanitarian preamble. Working to get it through the House of Lords.
Author: | Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair of St Andrews |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 29 Apr 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 174: 48 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9956 |
From Lyon Playfair 27 May 1875
Summary
The Vivisection Bill was defeated because it was repudiated by one of its own fathers: J. S. Burdon Sanderson.
Author: | Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair of St Andrews |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 27 May 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 174: 50 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9996 |
From T. H. Huxley 19 May 1875
Summary
Lyon Playfair’s bill [on vivisection] is unacceptable to all teachers of physiology. It prohibits dissections for demonstrations to students. He will have to repudiate it. Asks CD’s advice.
Author: | Thomas Henry Huxley |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 19 May 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 340 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9985 |
From Thomas Allen 29 April 1875
Summary
Encloses extract which suggests that CD and friends oppose any restriction on vivisection; asks CD to state his principles. Another bill is being sketched for Cruelty Society.
Author: | Thomas Allen |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 29 Apr 1875 |
Classmark: | DAR 159: 52 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9954 |
From J. H. Gilbert 31 December 1875
Summary
Discusses fairy rings.
Author: | Joseph Henry Gilbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 31 Dec 1875 |
Classmark: | Rothamsted Research (GIL13) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10331F |
letter | (27) |
Burdon Sanderson, J. S. | (12) |
Huxley, T. H. | (5) |
Playfair, Lyon | (3) |
Allen, Thomas | (2) |
Darwin, Francis | (1) |
Darwin, C. R. | (27) |
Burdon Sanderson, J. S. | (12) |
Huxley, T. H. | (5) |
Playfair, Lyon | (3) |
Allen, Thomas | (2) |