To William Jackson Hooker [23 August 1845]
Summary
Will be pleased to provide a testimonial for J. D. Hooker, who is seeking the Chair in Botany at Edinburgh, but fears he himself is so little known that it could only be of the smallest service. Has asked Lyell to write to J. F. W. Herschel giving an opinion of J. D. Hooker.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Jackson Hooker |
Date: | [23 Aug 1845] |
Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Directors’ Correspondence: English letters 1845, 23: 147) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-904 |
To W. J. Hooker [25 August 1845]
Summary
Encloses a testimonial letter for J. D. Hooker [see 907]. If WJH thinks the letter could be improved CD will alter it. Feels it a disgrace that a professor should be appointed by men "who never heard of Humboldt & Brown".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Jackson Hooker |
Date: | [25 Aug 1845] |
Classmark: | Norwich Castle |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-906 |
To W. J. Hooker 25 August 1845
Summary
A letter in support of J. D. Hooker as a candidate for Edinburgh Chair in Botany. No one better qualified. Wishes him success.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Jackson Hooker |
Date: | 25 Aug 1845 |
Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (J. D. Hooker testimonials JDH/4/5) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-907 |
letter | (3) |
Hooker, W. J. | (3) |