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Show moreLetter from Charles Darwin to unknown. [From East Brent] Transcription: "[] Dec 18. 67 My dear Sir I have to thank you much for yr kind letter and for all the information which it contains. I do not see [] and did not know [] I think that I can take no solace of it- It is enough to [fight] the home battle as first we may. Do not be angry with me if I say that the whole problem in Scotland is so anoma- -lous that I should do nothing to make an authority of it. We are [judging?] what the world calls "a losing game". If I thought that it was really fresh I should not be fighting it, nor would you. yrs always very kind C Darwin I enclose a paper [] the [] of 20 years consideration of practical [appearance] of this []. I think the facts you state in yr letter are an answer to [] to be known. Perhaps the meeting proposed in the paper enclosed may provide an opportunity. [] is not to be depended upon except for what [] it's own indifferention and it has a special [] []; not perhaps without cause."
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Show moreAppreciation for a copy of a translation of his 'Variation under domestication'. Written in pencil is 'F6117, $150.00'. Written on December 20th, no year given. Letter from Down, Beckenham, Kent. Transcription: "Dec 20th F6117 $150.00 Down, Beckenham,Kent Dear Sir I am very much obliged for the copy of the beautifully [set?] translation of my variation when Domestication, received a few days ago; + for your present of the admirable work on the microscopical interaction of [mites?]. Dear Sir yours very faithfully Ch. Darwin"
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Show moreOrders a sheet of gold-beater’s skin for plant experiments. Letter sent from Down, Beckenham, Kent. Transcription: "Jan. 23rd c1880 Down, Beckenham, Kent. Railway Station Orpington.S.E.R. Dear Sir I [] (I believe from you) many years ago a small sheet of "Superior Gold-Beaters Skin: Writings Patent." It is used like [] [], but I want a sheet for [] []. If any other similar sheets are sold which are transparent + thinner + more [], they wd be [] more useful to me. When you send me the sheet of Gold-beaters skin, will you kindly look + see if any sheet is more flexible + thinner than the others, for it has to be [] [] [] [] stem of plants. Dear sir yours faithfully Ch. Darwin"
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Show moreWill not require assistance of correspondent’s cousin in correcting his MS [2d ed. of Descent]. His son [George] will undertake it. Letter from Down, Beckenham, Kent Transcription: "Nov. 28" c.1874 My dear Sir You will remember my consulting you about some one to correct my M.S. + you recommending your []. When I got him, I thought of my second son, who is quite capable of undertaking the work + would like to do 10, 10 [] I shall have no occasion to ask for the [] of your []. Pray excuse the [] + [] yours vy faithfully Ch. Darwin"
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Show moreDarwin states that he has no objection to having his name appear as an honorary member. Letter from Down, Beckenham, Kent Transcription: "Jan 3. 74 Dear Sir, I can of course have us objection, if the committee think fit, for my name to appear as an honorary member; but as I do not pay any subscription, it ought not appear as an ordinary member, in as much as this would imply that I knew something of the affairs of the Club. I have the honour to remain Dear Sir yours faithfully + obliged Ch. Darwin"
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Show moreDarwin writes in appreciation for the addressee's "magnificent work in quarto on Mining Industry, together with an atlas in folio..." and the kindness shown to his cousins while visiting California. Transcription: "Feb. 20/02/1872 Down, Beckenham, Kent. My dear Sir I have no doubt that I owe to you such kindness The present received [] days ago of your [] work in [] on Mining Industry, together with an atlas in folio. I can affirm you that I am fully [] of this mark of [] feeling towards []. My [] have told me much of all that they saw in California + how greatly they were indebted to you for all sorts of assistance + kindness. They desire me to send you their vy kind remembrances. Pray believe me, My dear Sir yours sincerely + obliged Charles Darwin" Letter sent from Down, Beckenham, Kent, England
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Show moreDarwin sends an enclosure [missing] concerned with a very provoking delay. Transcription: "Oct 30 Down Dear Marshall I send you the [endorsed?]. The delay is my [], not [] by helped. I must grin + bear it. yours vy sincerely Ch Darwin"
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Show moreTranscription: "My dear Sir William You will no doubt like to see the enclosed letter of your son, which, whenever perfectly convenient you can return to me. I am heartily glad to think that he will pretty soon now be at home again. What work he will have on his hands; it is enough to make one fear to think of it. Everyone will, I suppose, be quite astonished to hear of the Oaks & Birches of the Tropics; it strikes me as almost disheartening; almost as bad as if some geologist were to find Tertiary shells in a Silurian formation. Falconer’s conduct is enough to make one swear at him. Pray believe me with my respects & kind remembrances to Lady Hooker: Your’s very sincerely C. Darwin" Letter sent from Down, Beckenham, Kent, England
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Show moreDarwin asks about the composition of a spermaceti ointment which he has been buying for some years “because I blackened some young shoots of plants with this ointment mixed with Lamp-black & it produced an extraordinary effect on the shoots, which I think cannot be accounted for merely by the exclusion of light”. Transcription: "Jan 6" Down, Beckenham, Kent. Railway Station Orpington.S.E.R. Dear Sir you have supplied me for some years with "vy soft [] ointment." Will you kindly inform me exactly of what it is composed; [] what kind of oil + whether any []. I want to know because I blackened some young shoots of plants with this ointment mixed with []. black + it produced an [] effect on the shoots, which I think cannot be accounted for merely by the exclusion of Light. Forgive me for troubling you + I remain Dear Sir yours faithfully Ch. Darwin"
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Show moreDarwin orders two bottles of chlorodyne and bottles and corks of various sizes. Transcription: "To Mr Baxter [] [] Kent Please send 2 Bottles of Cholorvigne. Also 6 bottles with corks + wide mouths about as large as such bottles are sold with smelling-salts. Also 6 bottles of smaller size with wide mouths + corks C. Darwin Down Oct 27 1874 Postcard sent from Down, Beckenham, Kent, England
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Show moreTranscription: "My dear Mr Yarrell The Pigeons are all quite well, vigorous, & in good spirits. They are really quite beautiful. I have now 15 kinds of Pigeons! Pray give my very sincere & cordial thanks to Mrs. Cotton. I send with this the Book & your Cage. Pray believe me, Yours most truly obliged, Charles Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England.
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Show moreDarwin asks Grant Allen if he has seen an article in 'Revue Scientifique' (dated May 24, 1879) which discusses Allen's book 'Colour-sense' favorably. Postcard from Down, Beckenham, Kent. Transcription: "Grant Allen Esq 22. Bonchard [Pl.] New Kensington London Have you seen an article on you by a [] man, [], in Revue Scientifique no. 17" May 24" 79?- It has pleased me greatly on your account. I suppose you [] easily see it in London; [] I could [] it you. No answer necessary C.D. May 26"
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Show moreRequests return of August Weismann's letter which refers to eggs. Curious about the drawing of the [caterpillar] Transcription: "Post Card Beckenham The Address only to be written on this side. W.H. Bates Esq B. Geograph. Sqr. Savilla Row London.- From Mr. C. Darwin, Down, Beckenham. Please return my Prof. Weismann's letter, as it contains informa about eggs. I shall be curious to hear some time how you [] in your negotiations about the []- C.D. Feb 6 1877" Postcard, signed by sender to [Henry Walter Bates].
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