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* direct »Letter 5003 — Jones, H. B. to Darwin, C. R., 10 Feb [1866]
Sends a diet for CD's flatulence.
direct »Letter 6414 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 9 Oct 1868
Gustavus Hinrichs is also a [not highly regarded] correspondent of JT's; he will put GH's papers on the table at Royal Institution to ease CD's conscience. Dined with the Asa Grays at Hooker's. Told Mrs Gray that CD's ill health was a benefit because it caused him to ponder a great deal.
direct »Letter 7508 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 23 Feb [1871]
Has devised a respirator for firemen by moistening cotton wool with glycerine and adding charcoal. JT suggests the nose with its hairs and mucus is a respirator that would give protection against diseases caused by floating particles. The presence of hair and mucus is thus explained by CD's theory.
direct »Letter 7527 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 1 Mar [1871]
JT suggests that Ogle call upon him so that they can arrange experiments suitable for his purpose.
direct »Letter 7556 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 8 Mar [1871]
Has seen Ogle. His subject [olfactory nerve tissue and absorption of odours] has often occupied JT's attention.
direct »Letter 8375 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 8 June [1872]
Sends CD a copy of the memorial supporting Hooker's case against A. S. Ayrton's interference in the administration of Kew Gardens.
direct »Letter 8849 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 8 Apr [1873]
William Spottiswoode was not at home, but JT sought out Herbert Spencer. Spencer will come with JT to see CD [about the Huxley fund].
direct »Letter 8852 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 9 Apr [1873]
Is convinced that the "brotherly spirit of the transaction" will cause Huxley not to raise objections.
direct »Letter 8855 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 10 Apr 1873
W. G. Armstrong and T. H. Farrer have both contributed [to the Huxley fund].
direct »Letter 8860 — Tyndall, John to Darwin, C. R., 16 Apr 1873
It is Huxley's "duty to do what we wish him to do – his duty to his wife and children, his duty to us and to the world". Shares CD's wish that Mrs [Henry] L[yell?] had not subscribed – it suggests the idea of an effort.