To Henry Johnson 23 December 1871
Summary
Is unable to accept invitation to Shrewsbury. Is grateful for offer of assistance at Wroxeter.
The weight of dry earth cast up by worms is 161/10 tons per acre annually.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henry Johnson |
| Date: | 23 Dec 1871 |
| Classmark: | Private collection |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8118A |
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| Johnson, Henry (a) | (1) |
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