From Edward Blyth 19 February 1867
Summary
Encloses memorandum on Origin [1866]
discussing mimicry in mammals and birds,
abnormal habits shown by birds,
behaviour of cuckoos,
and analogies existing between mammals of the same geographical region.
Speculates on possible lines of development linking groups of mammals.
[CD’s notes on the verso of the letter are for his reply.]
Author: | Edward Blyth |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 19 Feb 1867 |
Classmark: | DAR 160: 209, 209/1 & 2, DAR 47: 190, 190a, DAR 80: B99–99a, DAR 205.11: 138, DAR 48: A75 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5405 |
From Edward Blyth 24 February 1867
Summary
Discusses sexual and seasonal differences in the plumage of birds and coats of mammals.
Remarks upon variations in the form of the canine tooth between the sexes in mammalian groups.
Plumage of allied species of plover.
Asks CD’s help with work on unimproved domestic animals.
Author: | Edward Blyth |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Feb 1867 |
Classmark: | DAR 83: 34, 150–1, DAR 84.1: 26–7, 138 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5418 |
From Edward Blyth [after 24 February 1867]
Author: | Edward Blyth |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [after 24 Feb 1867] |
Classmark: | DAR 84.1: 105–6 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6403 |
Darwin, C. R. | (3) |
Blyth, Edward | (3) |
Darwin, C. R. | (3) |