From Alfred Newton 10 March 1874
Summary
Questions correctness of two statements in Origin: 1. That fulmar petrels are the most numerous birds in the world;
2. That the increase of one form of thrush in Scotland has been concomitant with the decline of another form.
Author: | Alfred Newton |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 10 Mar 1874 |
Classmark: | DAR 172: 49 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9348 |
From Alfred Newton 13 March 1874
Summary
Wishes CD could publish Origin with footnotes.
Increases in bird populations: starlings are increasing, but AN cannot give reason; mistletoe-thrush increasing but not ousting song-thrush. Doubts trustworthiness of [George?] Edwards, CD’s authority in Origin on this matter [see Origin, 6th ed., p. 59].
AN opposed to bird protection legislation to prohibit egging. Argues egging does not decrease number of birds.
Author: | Alfred Newton |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 13 Mar 1874 |
Classmark: | DAR 172: 50 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9358 |
From Alfred Newton 15 March 1874
Summary
Thanks CD for his opinion on egging. Despite the intensity of the practice sufficient eggs always remain to carry on the breed.
Author: | Alfred Newton |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 15 Mar 1874 |
Classmark: | DAR 172: 51 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9364 |