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Show moreLetter to Robert Stecher with a transcript of a letter written by Darwin from Down, Beckenham, Kent, England on October 23, 1880 [12771], in which Darwin outlines his writing of the Origin of Species. Transcription: "My Dear Bob: Had I been here when you came to speak on Darwin I would have shown you the original of this letter. Not Important (Altho its mention of his Origin of Species makes it "Desirable") But I thought you would like like to have this copy. My best always. Phil June 1, 1960 For my friend Bob Stecher:- Copy of a Hand-written letter of Charles Darwin In my possession October 23 1880 Dear Sir (Recipient's name not given.) I am much obliged for your courteous letter of Oct 8th.- I have no difficulty in answering your questions; But I cannot see how my answers can be of interest to anyone - I was born on Feb. 12th 1809.- On my return home after the voyage of the beagle, I opened my first note-book for facts .......... (p.2) Bearing on the Origin of Species in July 1837. In June 1842 I wrote a brief sketch of the notions then arrived at;& this was enlarged in 1844 into a sketch of 230 M.S. Pages. The Origin of Species was published near the close of 1859.- Dear Sir Yours Faithfully Charles Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Rochester, Minnesota.
The Robert M. Stecher Collection of Charles Darwin Books and Manuscripts
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Show moreLetter to Thomas Edward Keys (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota) to say that Keynes will have photographed for Dr. Stecher some caricatures of Darwin. Transcription: "120 Regent's Park Road Lammas House, Brinkley London NW1 Newmarket, Suffolk Primrose 4693 Stetchworth 268 25 Feb 1960 Dear Tom, I have been enjoying a month's break in tropical sunshine in Nigeria. No letters were forwarded which explains this dilatory answer to yours of 26 January. I have several Danish caricatures which I will have photographed for Dr Stecher. You say his lecture is due next March, which I am afraid means next month so it is urgent. Last year I acquired A.R.Wallis's copy of the first edition of the Origin given by Darwin. With Wallis's signature + notes + his inscription to another botanist friend. That seems to me to be the best association possible! As regards the new history of the Mayo Clinic, I don't feel that I am in a position to give advice of any value about a possible author. It should surely be done by an American who would have to spend many months on the spot so as to have access to the archives. He should also be medical if possible. Have you seen the new History of the Royal College of Surgeons by Sir Zachary Cope? It's to be had from the Libraria of the College for 3-3-0 [pounds]. Also the new catalogue of portraits & Hantenan paintings at 301 - Both very good! Yours sincerely Geoffrey Keynes" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Lammas House, Brinkley, Newmarket, Suffolk.
The Robert M. Stecher Collection of Charles Darwin Books and Manuscripts
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