From William Kemp 2 October 1843
Summary
Describes germination of seeds found in sand-pit and the geological setting of the sand-pit.
Postulates existence of ancient lake along the course of the River Tweed. Notes evidence of glaciation.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 2 Oct 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A8–11 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-699 |
From William Kemp 17 October 1843
Summary
Describes germination of seeds he discovered. Cites similar story of seeds found in coal-mine.
Gives further description of gravel bank [of River Tweed] and other geological details.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 17 Oct 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A12–15 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-706 |
From William Kemp 4 November 1843
Summary
Thanks CD for kind letter concerning seeds. Believes soil in which they were planted was contaminated.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 4 Nov 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A16 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-711 |
From William Kemp 10 November 1843
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 10 Nov 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A17 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-713 |
From William Kemp 24 November 1843
Summary
Approves of the paper CD has drawn up concerning WK’s seed discovery.
Mentions article in Gardeners’ Chronicle.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Nov 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A18 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-716 |
From William Kemp 4 December 1843
Summary
Describes circumstances surrounding discovery of seed in sand-pit. Encloses certificates testifying to the good character of the men involved.
Author: | William Kemp |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 4 Dec 1843 |
Classmark: | DAR 50: A19–20 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-720 |
Darwin, C. R. | (6) |
Darwin, C. R. | |
Kemp, William | (6) |