From [G. R. Waterhouse] [1943?]
Summary
Cancelled: enclosures to DCP-LETT-869. List of recent and fossil mammalian species of Brazil.
Author: | George Robert Waterhouse |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [1843?] |
Classmark: | DAR 205.9: 173–5 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-655 |
From [G. R. Waterhouse] [1943?]
Summary
Cancelled: enclosures to DCP-LETT-869. List of fossil Mammalia from the caverns of Minas Gerais purchased by the British Museum from Claussen.
Author: | George Robert Waterhouse |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [1843?] |
Classmark: | DAR 205.9: 172 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-656 |
From William Mostyn Owen Sr 26 March 1843
Summary
Discusses the death of his son. Thanks CD for his letter of condolence and invites him to visit.
Author: | William Mostyn Owen |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 26 Mar 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 98: A3–4 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-666 |
From John Lindley [after 8 April 1843]
Author: | John Lindley |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [after 8 Apr 1843] |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A23 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-669 |
From Charles Lyell [9 April 1843]
Summary
Spoke to Henry Warburton, W. H. Fitton, and E. B. Greenough on CD’s idea of a Government grant for publication [not identified].
Will read at next meeting his paper on erect Nova Scotia fossil trees [Proc. Geol. Soc. Lond. 4 (1843–5): 176–8].
E. P. Halstead reports on shores rising off Burma and Bay of Bengal.
Unpacking his U. S. fossils.
Phillips looked at beds below coal in Pennsylvania. Result is the usual different species found but with complete representation of forms.
Author: | Charles Lyell, 1st baronet |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [9 Apr 1843] |
Classmark: | DAR 170: 81, 205.9: 393 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-670 |
From Richard Brinsley Hinds 21 April 1843
Summary
Replies to queries by CD. Describes Clipperton Rock [SW. of Mexico] and Cocos Island. Mentions possible species of Cactornis. Discusses depth of water at Bow Island [Hao, Tuamotu Archipelago], and occurrence of coral formations at various islands.
Author: | Richard Brinsley Hinds |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 21 Apr 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 219 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-671 |
From B. J. Sulivan [10 May 1843]
Summary
Describes siege [of Montevideo].
Reports on appearance and habits of horses and cattle of Falkland Islands; wild rabbits and pigs. Geology of the Falklands, especially of West Island. Discusses supposed discovery of coal. Has sent fossil specimens to CD.
Author: | Bartholomew James Sulivan |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [10 May 1843] |
Classmark: | DAR 39: 26–7, 39: 66–7, 46.1: 70–4 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-675 |
From R. B. Hinds 19 July [1843]
Summary
CD will be gratified to learn that RBH has recognised a species of Cactornis as a native of Bow Island [Hao, Tuamotu Archipelago].
Author: | Richard Brinsley Hinds |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 19 July [1843] |
Classmark: | DAR 205.3: 276 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-683 |
From G. R. Waterhouse [c. 2 August 1843]
Summary
Discusses classification of animals. Degree of affinity different for different taxonomic groups. Discusses affinity of Ornithorhynchus or Echidna to reptiles.
Brain of whale is highly developed; on differences among brains of Quadrumana.
Author: | George Robert Waterhouse |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [c. 2 Aug 1843] |
Classmark: | DAR 181: 12 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-686 |
From J. S. Henslow [5 August 1843]
Author: | John Stevens Henslow |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [5 Aug 1843] |
Classmark: | DAR 205.7: 282 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-687 |
From G. R. Waterhouse 9 August 1843
Summary
Explains what he means when he attempts a "natural classification", defining his words and using man as a standard; gives examples. Classification of Aptera and Diptera.
Discusses his discharge from the Zoological Society. Is to see Robert Brown about the British Museum position.
Author: | George Robert Waterhouse |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Aug 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 181: 13 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-688 |
From John Lindley [before 2 September 1843]
Summary
Much interested in CD’s communication [about W. Kemp] and seeds sent; does not know the species; has sent seeds to Henslow.
Describes a monstrous plant found near Ely.
Author: | John Lindley |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [before 2 Sept 1843] |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A21–2 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-690 |
From William Kemp 2 October 1843
Summary
Describes germination of seeds found in sand-pit and the geological setting of the sand-pit.
Postulates existence of ancient lake along the course of the River Tweed. Notes evidence of glaciation.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 2 Oct 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A8–11 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-699 |
From J. S. Henslow 9 October 1843
Author: | John Stevens Henslow |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Oct 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A24–5 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-701 |
From William Kemp 17 October 1843
Summary
Describes germination of seeds he discovered. Cites similar story of seeds found in coal-mine.
Gives further description of gravel bank [of River Tweed] and other geological details.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 17 Oct 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A12–15 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-706 |
From J. S. Henslow 17 October 1843
Summary
Regards [W. Kemp’s] plant as clearly only Atriplex patula, though with "an unusual habit".
Adds report on success of his Roman tomb exhibit.
Author: | John Stevens Henslow |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 17 Oct 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A26–7 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-707 |
From C. C. Babington 26 October 1843
Author: | Charles Cardale Babington |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 26 Oct 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A28 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-708 |
From William Kemp 4 November 1843
Summary
Thanks CD for kind letter concerning seeds. Believes soil in which they were planted was contaminated.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 4 Nov 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A16 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-711 |
From William Kemp 10 November 1843
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 10 Nov 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A17 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-713 |
From William Kemp 24 November 1843
Summary
Approves of the paper CD has drawn up concerning WK’s seed discovery.
Mentions article in Gardeners’ Chronicle.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Nov 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A18 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-716 |
Kemp, William | (6) |
Waterhouse, G. R. | (4) |
Henslow, J. S. | (3) |
Hinds, R. B. | (2) |
Hooker, J. D. | (2) |
Darwin, C. R. | (24) |
Kemp, William | (6) |
Waterhouse, G. R. | (4) |
Henslow, J. S. | (3) |
Hinds, R. B. | (2) |