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From Trenham Reeks   15 November 1860

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Sends weights of three objects (blotting paper, thread, and hair) to within 1/1000 of a grain.

Author:  Trenham Reeks
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  15 Nov 1860
Classmark:  DAR 58.1: 10–11
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-2984

From Trenham Reeks   8 February 1845

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Sends results of chemical tests on specimens [of salt, see South America, pp. 73–5].

Encloses abstract from Justus Liebig on composition of bones and their ability to withstand decay.

Author:  Trenham Reeks
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  8 Feb 1845
Classmark:  DAR 39: 43–4, 49–50
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-825

From Trenham Reeks   25 February 1845

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Encloses analysis of salt from Patagonia. Cannot account for its inferiority.

Author:  Trenham Reeks
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  25 Feb 1845
Classmark:  DAR 39: 45–6
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-831

From Trenham Reeks   14 March 1845

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Discusses chemical reaction involving common salt and carbonate of lime.

Author:  Trenham Reeks
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  14 Mar 1845
Classmark:  DAR 39: 47–8
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-838
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