To T. C. Eyton 31 August [1856]
Summary
Asks whether number of incisors varies in domestic pigs. Is testing views of J. M. Bechstein.
Comments on TCE’s book [Herd book of Hereford cattle (1846–59)]. Mentions variations in the breed.
Will quote TCE on geese [Mag. Nat. Hist. 4 (1840): 90–2].
Problem of geographical distribution; his seed-salting experiments. Asks about distribution of seeds to islands. Do water-birds ever have dirty feet?
Could Eyton’s gamekeepers collect owl and hawk pellets? Asks for dace stomachs and contents.
Asks for cats’ skeletons.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Thomas Campbell Eyton |
Date: | 31 Aug [1856] |
Classmark: | American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.137) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1948 |
Document type
letter | (1) |
Author
Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
Addressee
Eyton, T. C. | (1) |
Correspondent
Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
Eyton, T. C. | (1) |