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From G. C. Oxenden [before 30 May 1862]
Summary
Has looked for [Ophrys] arachnites for CD, but it is too early in the season.
| Author: | George Chichester Oxenden |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [before 30 May 1862] |
| Classmark: | DAR 173.1: 47 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3526 |
From George Chichester Oxenden 15 May 1862
Summary
Thanks for the book [Orchids].
Found thousands of Ophrys aranifera plants.
| Author: | George Chichester Oxenden |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 15 May 1862 |
| Classmark: | DAR 173.2: 48 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3553 |
From G. C. Oxenden 26 May 1862
Summary
Reminisces about Andrew Knight, whom he knew as a young man.
Praises Orchids for its "analogies of Creation".
Will send lizard orchid.
| Author: | George Chichester Oxenden |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 26 May 1862 |
| Classmark: | DAR 173.2: 49 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3572 |
From G. C. Oxenden 30 May [1862]
Summary
Awaits instructions for sending lizard orchid.
Asks for a coloured plate of Malaxis paludosa so that he can find specimens for CD.
| Author: | George Chichester Oxenden |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 May [1862] |
| Classmark: | DAR 173.2: 50 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3577 |
From G. C. Oxenden 31 May [1862]
Summary
Sends plants.
The disappearance of rare plants from localities where they have been abundant can be explained.
| Author: | George Chichester Oxenden |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 31 May [1862] |
| Classmark: | DAR 173.2: 51 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3581 |
Document type
| letter | (5) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (5) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, C. R. | (5) |
| Oxenden, G. C. | (5) |
