To Ernst Krause 14 May 1879
Summary
Assures EK that he will not change his mind about publishing a translation of EK’s article on Erasmus Darwin. It is unfortunate that Samuel Butler should have published [Evolution, old and new] just then, but that does not change CD’s determination.
Butler is clever, but knows no science. His views that cells have memory and the power of wishing – even if correct – cannot explain how they could change themselves chemically or structurally.
EK can do anything he likes with CD’s preface [to Erasmus Darwin].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause |
| Date: | 14 May 1879 |
| Classmark: | The Huntington Library (HM 36184) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12052 |
From J. S. Burdon Sanderson 14 May 1879
Summary
Has received CD’s letter [see 12050]. Gives CD the history of the Baly Medal and names previous recipients. It is not necessary for CD to be present for the award, but if he chooses to attend, arrangements could be made for him to arrive just before the presentation. CD will not be required to make an acceptance speech.
| Author: | John Scott Burdon Sanderson, 1st baronet |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 14 May 1879 |
| Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Darwin - Burdon Sanderson letters RBSC-ARC-1731-1-41) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12052A |
| letter | (2) |
| Burdon Sanderson, J. S. | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (1) |
| Krause, Ernst | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
| Burdon Sanderson, J. S. | (1) |
| Krause, Ernst | (1) |
Syms Covington
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When Charles Darwin embarked on the Beagle voyage in 1831, Syms Covington was ‘fiddler & boy to Poop-cabin’. Covington kept an illustrated journal of his observations and experiences on the voyage, noting wildlife, landscapes, buildings and people and,…
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