To Edward Sabine 31 January [1854]
Summary
Declines the honour of writing a biography of Leopold von Buch, on grounds that he would not do it well; nor does he hold Buch so high as the world at large does.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Edward Sabine |
Date: | 31 Jan [1854] |
Classmark: | The Royal Society (Sa: 389) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1550 |
To Edward Sabine 5 February [1854]
Summary
Thanks ES for his note [missing]. CD had understood that what was wanted was a eulogy [of Leopold von Buch] combined with historical criticism, after the French practice. Agrees that historico-critical sketches of work of great foreigners have a place in Philosophical Transactions and wishes he had taste and capacity for it.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Edward Sabine |
Date: | 5 Feb [1854] |
Classmark: | The Royal Society (Sa: 390) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1552 |
To Edward Sabine 28 June [1854]
Summary
Is unequal to taking chair as President of Natural History Section of BAAS meeting in Liverpool. Very little fatigue or excitement brings on swimming of head, nausea, and other symptoms.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Edward Sabine |
Date: | 28 June [1854] |
Classmark: | The Royal Society (Sa: 386) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1574 |
To Edward Sabine 23 April [1856]
Summary
CD and Hooker suggest Sir John Richardson for Royal Medal. Other suggestions are George Bentham, Joseph Prestwich, Albany Hancock.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Edward Sabine |
Date: | 23 Apr [1856] |
Classmark: | The Royal Society (Sa: 387) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1858 |
To Edward Sabine 16 March [1857]
Summary
Would rather not serve on Royal Society committee [for a North American exploring expedition]. Suggests subjects for geological investigation.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Edward Sabine |
Date: | 16 Mar [1857] |
Classmark: | The Royal Society (MM4: 39) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2241 |
To Edward Sabine 5 November [1864]
Summary
Thanks ES in connection with award [of Copley Medal].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Edward Sabine |
Date: | 5 Nov [1864] |
Classmark: | Glenbow Archives, Calgary (M 4843, file 17) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4660 |
To Edward Sabine 4 December [1864]
Summary
Thanks ES for his "splendid eulogium" [in Presidential Address to Royal Society on award of Copley Medal]. CD would have liked him to have said "a little more" about Origin.
CD feels no doubt about natural selection. Has heard from Germany of "a string of excellent men" who accept it.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Edward Sabine; Royal Society of London |
Date: | 4 Dec [1864] |
Classmark: | The Royal Society (Sa: 388) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4694 |
Darwin, C. R. | (7) |
Sabine, Edward | |
Royal Society of London | (1) |