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From J. P. Taylor   14 November 1881

Summary

Thinks CD overestimates earthworms’ role in creating mould. Gives some observations on worms and questions about their breeding habits.

Author:  John Pitt Taylor
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  14 Nov 1881
Classmark:  DAR 178: 55
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-13483

From Archibald Geikie   14 November 1881

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Summary

Thanks CD for offer of assistance in exploration of Eskdale beds. Describes finds of scorpions and unusual amphibians.

Author:  Archibald Geikie
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  14 Nov 1881
Classmark:  DAR 165: 27
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-13484

To Francis Darwin   14 November [1881]

Summary

Forwards a letter from W. F. P. Pfeffer, who opposes some of Julius Wiesner’s notions on plant movements.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Francis Darwin
Date:  14 Nov [1881]
Classmark:  DAR 211: 90
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-13485

From Francis Darwin   [after 14 November 1881]

Summary

Thanks for two letters from Pfeffer. Will return translation of Pfeffer and send a letter from Elfring. Looking forward to working on "antiWiesner" experiments. Will return on 26th or 27th.

Author:  Francis Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [after 14 Nov 1881]
Classmark:  DAR 274.1: 68
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-13485F