To Armand de Quatrefages 28 May [1870]
Summary
Comments on QdeB’s volume [Charles Darwin et ses précurseurs Français (1870)]. Mentions error concerning his views on Parus and nuthatch.
Discusses Canis magellanicus.
Discusses reception of his views in France and Germany.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Jean Louis Armand (Armand de Quatrefages) Quatrefages de Bréau |
| Date: | 28 May [1870] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.379) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7204 |
To Armand de Quatrefages 20 July [1870]
Summary
Sends list of his publications.
Is grateful for interest QdeB has taken in his election [to Académie Française].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Jean Louis Armand (Armand de Quatrefages) Quatrefages de Bréau |
| Date: | 20 July [1870] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.377); University Archives (dealers) (14 April 2021, lot 74) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7285 |
To Armand de Quatrefages 21 July [1870]
Summary
Thanks Quatrefages for his work on species. Explains that he received the Wollaston Medal for his three geological works.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Jean Louis Armand (Armand de Quatrefages) Quatrefages de Bréau |
| Date: | 21 July [1870] |
| Classmark: | Former collection of Pr. Georges Teissier (private collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7285F |
To Armand de Quatrefages 23 August [1870]
Summary
Thanks QdeB for his continued support of CD’s election to French Academy.
Discusses views of Milne-Edwards on species.
Comments on views of Élie de Beaumont.
"I fear my next book [Descent] … will greatly displease you."
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Jean Louis Armand (Armand de Quatrefages) Quatrefages de Bréau |
| Date: | 23 Aug [1870] |
| Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.382) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7308 |
From Armand de Quatrefages 30 March 1870
Summary
He and Milne-Edwards are nominating CD for the Académie Française.
Sending book [Charles Darwin et ses précurseurs Français (1870)].
Despite their differences of opinion, expresses his respect and admiration.
| Author: | Jean Louis Armand (Armand de Quatrefages) Quatrefages de Bréau |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 Mar 1870 |
| Classmark: | DAR 175: 6 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7152 |
From Armand de Quatrefages 18 July 1870
Summary
CD lost first round of nominations at the Académie Française to Jean-Frédéric de Brandt. QdeB and Milne-Edwards continue the battle, but CD is fiercely attacked.
Asks for complete citation of CD’s geological work on South America because it has to be shown he did more than collect objects.
| Author: | Jean Louis Armand (Armand de Quatrefages) Quatrefages de Bréau |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 18 July 1870 |
| Classmark: | DAR 175: 7 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7283 |
