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From J. D. Hooker [7 February 1875]
Summary
Has met Capt. George Strong Nares of the Challenger expedition at Huxley’s.
Huxley much at a loss to explain red clay at deep sea-bottom.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [7 Feb 1875] |
| Classmark: | DAR 104: 11–13 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9843 |
From J. D. Hooker 17 February 1875
Summary
Lyell very ill.
No two specimens of Glaucium are alike.
Lord Henry [Lennox] still burkes JDH’s application.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 17 Feb 1875 |
| Classmark: | DAR 104: 14–15 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9860 |
From J. D. Hooker [24 February 1875]
Summary
On Lyell’s death; JDH has arranged for burial in Westminster Abbey. His thoughts on a testimonial.
More trouble with Lord Henry Lennox.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [24 Feb 1875] |
| Classmark: | DAR 104: 16–19 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9869 |
