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To William Thompson   [1 March 1849]

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Encloses diagram illustrating difference between Chthamalus and Balanus. Specimens sent. Finds no Chthamalus in WT’s collection.

Has read with much interest WT’s book [The natural history of Ireland, vol. 1 (1849)].

Recommends E. S. Dixon’s book [Ornamental and domestic poultry; their history and management (1848)].

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Thompson
Date:  [1 Mar 1849]
Classmark:  Trinity College Library, Cambridge (Add.L.b.1: 24)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-1232

To William Thompson   18 February [1846?]

Summary

Thanks for note on Atlantic dust.

Suggested in private to Edward Forbes that bird migration might follow lines of now sunken land.

Has admired WT’s work for years.

Will some day publish on variation.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  William Thompson
Date:  18 Feb [1846?]
Classmark:  Ulster Museum, Belfast
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-954

From William Thompson   29 September 1848

Summary

Concerning the measurements of Balanus specimens with respect to growth.

Author:  William Thompson
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  29 Sept 1848
Classmark:  Living Cirripedia (1854): 272–3
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-1200A
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