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To W. B. Tegetmeier   12 August [1862]

Summary

WBT’s "too kind and flattering" article on Orchids.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  12 Aug [1862]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-3687

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  • … in his recovery from scarlet fever, and Emma Darwin contracted the disease (see letter to …
  • … as far as Southampton on 13 August ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)), their onward journey …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   29 August [1861]

Summary

Asks for return of his MS [unspecified].

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  29 Aug [1861]
Classmark:  Victoria and Albert Museum (Baillie collection, MSL/1959/3736/16, Pressmark 86.QQ.1)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-3237

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  • … the hope that it would help Henrietta Emma Darwin recuperate from a prolonged illness. See …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   4 February [1859]

Summary

Wants white breeds of poultry.

Poor health necessitates a trip to Moor Park, Farnham.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  4 Feb [1859]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-2407

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  • … they stayed until 18 February 1859 ( Emma Darwin’s diary). Joseph Parslow , the butler, …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   31 May [1856]

Summary

Wants good rabbit specimens. Will be in London on 21 June and can pick up some pigeons.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  31 May [1856]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-1882

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  • … 18 June 1856 and returned on 21 June ( Emma Darwin’s diary). The Queen Anne Street address …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   3 September [1868]

Summary

Would like information on the first plumage of poultry.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  3 Sept [1868]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6347

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  • … the Isle of Wight on 21 August 1868 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). For CD’s queries to …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   [5–9 March 1868]

Summary

Would like to meet with WBT while in London.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  [5–9 Mar 1868]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-5991

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  • … March, returning home on 1 April 1868 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). Tegetmeier’s home …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   11 May [1856]

Summary

Thanks WBT for help with pigeons and poultry.

Will probably be away at the time of Anerley show.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  11 May [1856]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-1873

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  • … family did not go to Tenby because of Emma Darwin’s poor health (see letter to W.  D. Fox, …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   26 May 1868

Summary

Did not know of complex change of plumage. From WBT’s letter, CD thinks six weeks to two months old is the best period. Sends details of breeds and other particulars.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  26 May 1868
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6210

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  • … Tegetmeier, 25 May 1868 . The letter is in Emma Darwin’s hand with additions by CD but is …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   4 December [1866]

Summary

Is tempted to cite Mr Zurhorst’s case.

Hopes to send pigeon and fowl MS [of Variation] to press in a fortnight.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  4 Dec [1866]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-5293

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  • … in London from 22 to 29 November 1866 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). CD refers to the …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   19 November [1856]

Summary

Emma’s illness prevents his attending Philoperisteron [pigeon fanciers’ club].

Expects larger collection of skins from West Africa.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  19 Nov [1856]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-1992

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  • … Dated by the reference to Emma Darwin’s expected confinement and to the letter from W.  F. …

To W. B. Tegetmeier   [13 September 1855]

Summary

Would welcome any distinct breed of poultry and would be glad to have any good pigeons.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  [13 Sept 1855]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-1754

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  • Emma left Down on 10 September, and CD returned on 22 September, going via Shrewsbury to visit his sisters (‘Journal’; Correspondence vol.  5, Appendix I). Tegetmeier 1854 . CD’s copy in the Darwin
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