From J. D. Hooker [28 April 1845]
Summary
First part of "Galapagos flora" ["Plants of the Galapagos Archipelago", Trans. Linn. Soc. Lond. 20 (1851): 163–233] finished but not printed.
Details of distribution of Galapagos flora. Peculiarity of island floras.
Leaves for Edinburgh on Wednesday.
Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [28 Apr 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 100: 48 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-862 |
Matches: 12 hits
- … Hooker, J. D. Darwin, C. R. …
- … day
〉 & commence on Monday— Farewell | J D Hooker 1.1 should … liked. ] crossed pencil 2.7 … - … From J. D. Hooker [28 April 1845] …
- … s annotation on the enclosure with letter to J. D. Hooker, [11–12 July 1845] , n. …
- … 22, and letter from J. D. Hooker, [after 12 July 1845] , where Hooker corrects this …
- … Hooker 1845a . See letter to J. D. Hooker, 22 [January 1845] . Edward Forbes was to …
- … 1845, but the paper was not published until 1851 ( J. D. Hooker 1845d ). He sent CD a …
- … copy (Darwin Pamphlet Collection–CUL). J. D. Hooker 1846 . Thomas Taylor , an expert on …
- … much of the material on cryptogams in J. D. Hooker 1844–7 . Journal of researches , p. …
- … Hooker was attempting to chart the geographical range of Usnea melaxantha , see J. D. …
- … what Hooker meant, as CD pointed out later (see enclosure with letter to J. D. Hooker, [ …
- … Hooker 1844–7 , pp. 519–21. J. D. …
To J. D. Hooker [29 November 1845]
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [29 Nov 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 49 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-931 |
To J. D. Hooker [May 1845]
Summary
Returns notes on Confervae.
Has had information from Ehrenberg on organic forms in Atlantic dust.
Thanks for sketch of Galapagos flora.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [May 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 33 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-863 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Hooker, J. D. …
- … To J. D. Hooker [May 1845] …
- … Hooker, 22 [January 1845] , and letter from J. D. Hooker, [late February 1845] . …
- … Date based on Hooker’s arrival in Edinburgh, see letter from J. D. Hooker, [28 April …
- … of researches , p. 15. See letter from J. D. Hooker, [2–6 April 1845] , in which Miles …
- … Hooker had offered to lend CD the first parts of Dumont d’Urville’s subsequent voyage in the Astrolabe and Zélée ( Dumont d’Urville [1841–54] ), see letter to J. D. …
From J. D. Hooker [4–9 September 1845]
Summary
The most experienced botanists argue for the "validity of species in nature". Against taxonomic "splitters".
CD’s Cape Tres Montes plants.
Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [4–9 Sept 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 104: 208–9 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-914 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Hooker, J. D. Darwin, C. R. …
- … great materials Ever yours most truly | J D Hooker crossed pencil scored brown crayon …
- … From J. D. Hooker [4–9 September 1845] …
- … as species. ’ A. P. de Candolle 1818–21 , 2: 524. J. D. Hooker 1844–7 , pp. 241–2. …
- … letter comes between CD’s letters to J. D. Hooker, [3 September 1845] and [10 September …
- … to Humboldt 1845–8 . See letter from J. D. Hooker, 1 September [1845] . Gérard 1844 . …
To J. D. Hooker [10 December 1845]
Summary
CD’s enjoyment of JDH’s visit and "all our raging discussions".
Would like to compare insects from Kerguelen Islands with those from Tierra del Fuego.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [10 Dec 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 50 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-935 |
From J. D. Hooker 1 September [1845]
Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 1 Sept [1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 100: 14–15 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-910 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Hooker, J. D. Darwin, C. R. …
- … From J. D. Hooker 1 September [1845] …
- … Hooker, 30 December 1844 , and letter to J. D. Hooker, [7 January 1845] . …
- … Cunningham 1827 . See J. D. Hooker 1845d , pp. 224–5, for his description of Psidium …
- … J. D. Hooker 1845c , in which 153 testimonial letters were eventually printed. John …
- … Hooker and attempted to block his election. See Huxley, ed. 1918 , 1: 204–5. Humboldt 1845–8 . The translation was by Augustin Prichard . E. Forbes 1845 . See letter from J. D. …
To J. D. Hooker [22 July – 19 August 1845]
Summary
Thanks for facts on solitary islands having several species of peculiar genera; "it knocks on the head some analogies of mine".
Has long been trying to discover in how many flowers crossing is probable, but finds it difficult to show "even a vague probability of this".
Will JDH proof-read Galapagos chapter of Journal of researches?
Gives information on his Galapagos collection; explains why it differs from others.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [22 July – 19 Aug 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 37 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-892 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Hooker, J. D. …
- … To J. D. Hooker [22 July – 19 August 1845] …
- … letter from J. D. Hooker, [mid-July 1845] , and the letter to J. D. Hooker, [15 or 22 …
- … on pp. 173–5. See also letter to J. D. Hooker, [8 September 1844] . It is unlikely that …
- … omitted the word ‘not’. See letter to J. D. Hooker, [11–12 July 1845] , in which CD …
- … form in the Athenæum (see letter to J. D. Hooker, [11–12 July 1845] , n. 15). C. Lyell …
To J. D. Hooker [17 November 1845]
Summary
Comments on JDH’s Flora Antarctica. CD is delighted with it.
"I can never cease marvelling at the similarity of the Antarctic floras: it is wonderful."
Questions JDH on points raised by the work: absence of alpine flora on southern islands; comparison of climate and floras of Tasmania and New Zealand.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [17 Nov 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 46 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-927 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Hooker, J. D. …
- … To J. D. Hooker [17 November 1845] …
- … Correspondence vol. 2, letter to J. D. Hooker, [13 or 20 November 1843] . Male flowers, …
- … was transferred to Hooker (see Correspondence vol. 2, letter to J. D. Hooker, [13 or 20 …
- … the Opuntia in Henslow 1837 . Webb and Berthelot 1836–50. J. D. Hooker 1844–7 , pt 1. See …
To J. D. Hooker [25 November 1845]
Summary
Can JDH come to Down on 6 December? If this is convenient, CD will ask Forbes, Falconer, and perhaps Waterhouse.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [25 Nov 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 48 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-930 |
To J. D. Hooker [8 October 1845]
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [8 Oct 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 43 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-920 |
To J. D. Hooker 16 [April 1845?]
Summary
Apologises that the house is full this weekend, but next weekend would be good.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | 16 [Apr 1845?] |
Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (JDH/2/2/1 f. 312) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-857G |
To J. D. Hooker [26 March 1845]
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [26 Mar 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 29 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-846 |
To J. D. Hooker [10 February 1845]
Summary
Congratulates JDH and condoles with him on possible position at Edinburgh. Although CD will miss him bitterly, he encourages JDH to view it as a good opportunity.
Sorry to hear that Humboldt is failing.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [10 Feb 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 27 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-826 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Hooker, J. D. …
- … To J. D. Hooker [10 February 1845] …
- … pp. 67–8. The Obi in Siberia, see letter to J. D. Hooker, [10–11 November 1844] , n. …
- … 7, and letter from J. D. Hooker, [late February 1845] . Wilkes 1845 . …
- … choice as successor (see letter from J. D. Hooker, [23] March 1845 ). Hooker had studied …
To J. D. Hooker [10 September 1845]
Summary
Going to Shrewsbury on Monday.
Means to attempt the question of species: "though I shall get more kicks than half-pennies, I will, life serving, attempt my work".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [10 Sept 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 41 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-915 |
From J. D. Hooker [19 November 1845]
Summary
Answers CD’s queries arising from Flora Antarctica.
Would like CD to come to town and go over Galapagos plants with him.
Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [19 Nov 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 100: 57–8 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-928 |
To J. D. Hooker [21 November 1845]
Summary
Is busy with shell work and cannot make it to Kew. Invites JDH to Down. Intends asking Edward Forbes and Hugh Falconer.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [21 Nov 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 47 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-929 |
To J. D. Hooker [5 or 12 November 1845]
Summary
Thanks for Antarctic flora [Flora Antarctica (1844–7)].
Agrees geographical distribution will be "the key which will unlock the mystery of species".
Could JDH look over a rough sketch on species?
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [5 or 12] Nov 1845 |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 45 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-924 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Hooker, J. D. …
- … To J. D. Hooker [5 or 12 November 1845] …
- … J. D. Hooker 1844–7 . Apparently this refers to part one. Although all ten numbers of …
- … a complete set for CD (see letter from J. D. Hooker, 1 September [1845] ). CD’s annotated …
- … to which plants are distributed over the face of the globe’ ( J. D. Hooker 1844–7 , p. …
- … xii). J. D. Hooker 1844–7 , pp. 452–3, discusses the apparent differences in structure …
To J. D. Hooker 28 October [1845]
Summary
Would like to see JDH’s testimonials.
Disappointed with Kosmos.
Has visited Dean of Manchester, who is very heterodox on species.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | 28 Oct [1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 44 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-922 |
From J. D. Hooker 5 July 1845
Summary
Raises some points for revision of CD’s Journal of researches.
Southern island floras. "The more I ponder upon Insular Floras the less inclined I am to admit the mutation of species to any very great amount."
Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 5 July 1845 |
Classmark: | DAR 100: 51–4 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-887 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Hooker, J. D. Darwin, C. R. …
- … From J. D. Hooker 5 July 1845 …
- … 303–4). Sprengel 1793 . See letter to J. D. Hooker, [11–12 July 1845] , for CD’s comments …
- … See letter to J. D. Hooker, [27 June 1845] , n. 1. CD did not change his previous …
- … researches 2d ed. , p. 24. Watson 1845 . J. D. Hooker 1844–7 , pp. 219–20, 240. Robert …
- … CD referred to in his letter to J. D. Hooker, [27 June 1845] , or CD’s ‘advice to …
- … Thomas Thomson , see letter from J. D. Hooker, 30 December 1844 . This may be a …
To J. D. Hooker [18 September 1845]
Summary
Kosmos [by Alexander von Humboldt] has arrived safely.
CD acknowledges his presumption in speculating on variation without having worked out his due share of species, but "for nine years it has been anyhow the greatest amusement to me".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [18 Sept 1845] |
Classmark: | DAR 114: 42 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-917 |
letter | (50) |
Darwin, C. R. | (36) |
Hooker, J. D. | (12) |
Ehrenberg, C. G. | (1) |
Principal inhabitants of Down | (1) |
Hooker, J. D. | (27) |
Darwin, C. R. | (13) |
Hooker, W. J. | (3) |
Darwin, S. E. | (1) |
Ehrenberg, C. G. | (1) |
Darwin, C. R. | (49) |
Hooker, J. D. | (39) |
Hooker, W. J. | (3) |
Ehrenberg, C. G. | (2) |
Darwin, S. E. | (1) |