Letter 5667
Darwin, C. R. to Murray, John (b)
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Dallas' index [for Variation] well done but rather too full.
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A hybrid from an ass and a bull is utterly incredible.
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Down. | Bromley. | Kent. S.E.
Nov 2.
My dear Sir
Many thanks about the index. I have returned the M.S. with a note to
M
With respect to the story of a hybrid from an ass and a bull (for I presume you refer to such) it is utterly incredible. Many similar stories have been propagated, but on investigation have proved entirely false.
The explanation has generally been a slight monstrosity.
My dear Sir | yours very sincerely | Ch. Darwin
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- f1 5667.f1
The year is established by the relationship between this letter and the letter from W. S. Dallas, 4 November 1867. - +
- f2 5667.f2
CD refers to William Sweetland Dallas's specimen of the index for Variation (see letter from John Murray, 1 November [1867]). Neither the enclosure nor CD's note to Dallas has been found. - +
- f3 5667.f3
See letter from John Murray, 1 November [1867] and n. 4.