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From J. T. Riches   12 November 1877

Summary

Has studied the Comparettia falcata, not mentioned in Orchids, and found it is often self-fertilising.

Author:  John Thomas Riches
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  12 Nov 1877
Classmark:  DAR 176: 154
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-11231

From R. A. Vance   12 November 1877

Summary

Writes of his observations on the "valves of Houston" in the rectum, which he believes to be rudimentary organs.

Author:  Reuben Aleshire Vance
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  12 Nov 1877
Classmark:  DAR 180: 1
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-11232

To J. W. Clark   12 November 1877

Summary

Thanks his correspondent for his letter; hopes he will convey to the president how obliged he is for the invitation, which he cannot accept as it would tire him too much.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  John Willis Clark
Date:  12 Nov 1877
Classmark:  H. Bruce Rinker PhD (private collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-11232F