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To T. M. Reade   8 November 1881

Summary

"Roots often run down worm burrows, but can penetrate the ground without such aid."

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Thomas Mellard Reade
Date:  8 Nov 1881
Classmark:  University of Liverpool Library (TMR1.D.7.8)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-13472

From F. B. Zincke   8 November 1881

Summary

Describes the soil in which he found prehistoric tools.

Author:  Foster Barham Zincke
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  8 Nov 1881
Classmark:  DAR 184: 13
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-13473

From J. F. Simpson   8 November 1881

Summary

Thanks CD for his letter and gives permission to use his observations, although not considering himself a worthy authority. Enlarges upon some of his previous observations.

Author:  James Frederick Simpson
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  8 Nov 1881
Classmark:  DAR 177: 168
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-13474