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To W. B. Tegetmeier   20 May [1868]

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Inquires about the colour of first plumage of poultry breeds and development of distinguishing features.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  20 May [1868]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6188

To W. B. Tegetmeier   22 May [1868]

Summary

Inquires about plumage of poultry breeds.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  22 May [1868]
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6199

To W. B. Tegetmeier   26 May 1868

Summary

Did not know of complex change of plumage. From WBT’s letter, CD thinks six weeks to two months old is the best period. Sends details of breeds and other particulars.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Date:  26 May 1868
Classmark:  Archives of the New York Botanical Garden (Charles Finney Cox Collection)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6210

From W. B. Tegetmeier   25 May 1868

Summary

Describes change of plumage in chickens in order to be sure he is clear about the age of chickens on which CD wants information. Encloses feathers to illustrate changes.

Author:  William Bernhard Tegetmeier
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  25 May 1868
Classmark:  DAR 142: 49a, 52
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6208
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