From James Torbitt 24 February 1878
Summary
Wants CD to forward to Chancellor of Exchequer a letter which explains the progress he has made in his potato crossing. Wants to print a CD letter to arouse public interest in the work.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Feb 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 52: E2, DAR 178: 137 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11373 |
From James Torbitt 28 February 1878
Summary
Thanks for letter. Prepared to continue experiments if aided. Thinks of distributing new [potato] varieties. Believes seeds should be planted this spring.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 28 Feb 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 484 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11382 |
From James Torbitt 6 March 1878
Summary
Problems of continuing with his crossing experiments; financial help from CD.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 6 Mar 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 138 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11403 |
From James Torbitt 14 March 1878
Summary
Talk of a subscription to help JT’s experiments. Progress of experiment; loss of fungus-resistance in varieties as they age.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 14 Mar 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 139 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11424 |
From James Torbitt 15 March 1878
Summary
Potato crossing experiments. Encloses printed copies of letters from people who have grown his potato seed.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 15 Mar 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 140 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11426 |
From James Torbitt 15 March 1878
Summary
Enclosure: printed copies of letters from people who have grown his potato seed (pages from Torbitt 1876).
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 15 Mar 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 140 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11426F |
From James Torbitt 17 March 1878
Summary
Life history of potato varieties. Changes in fruit, flower, and seed production with increasing age of a variety.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 17 Mar 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 141 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11430 |
From James Torbitt 24 March 1878
Summary
Sales of [potato] varieties have reduced amount of money needed [for experiments].
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Mar 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 142 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11440 |
From James Torbitt 24 March 1878
Summary
Thanks for CD’s criticism and advice. The difficult question of whether varieties "wear out".
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Mar 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 143 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11441 |
From James Torbitt 3 April 1878
Summary
Thanks for £100; will pay for planting this year’s varieties.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 3 Apr 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 144 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11462 |
From James Torbitt 26 June 1878
Summary
Progress of experiments. Wants CD’s advice on best way to cross-fertilise his plants.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 26 June 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 145 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11568 |
From James Torbitt 12 September 1878
Summary
Has forwarded what he believes to be a new species of Solanum.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 12 Sept 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 146 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11689 |
From James Torbitt 16 September 1878
Summary
Apologises for his error over the Solanum.
Thanks CD for his good wishes; JT believes he will increase yield and disease-resistance by his crossing and selection.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 16 Sept 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 147 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11696 |
From James Torbitt 8 October 1878
Summary
Forwards letter from Victor Kennedy reporting on the growth of JT’s potatoes in W. Ireland.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 8 Oct 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 148 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11721 |
From James Torbitt [after 18 October 1878]
Summary
Forwards letter from George Callwell reporting what a large and disease-free potato crop JT’s seed yields.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [after 18 Oct 1878] |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 149 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11724 |
From James Torbitt 12 December 1878
Summary
Has examined this year’s crop, which looks good; will prepare a report.
Author: | James Torbitt |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 12 Dec 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 178: 150 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11787 |