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From A. S. G. Canning   16 February 1874

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Offers information on pea-fowl for new edition of Variation.

Author:  Albert Stratford George Canning
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  16 Feb 1874
Classmark:  DAR 161: 40
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-9296

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  • 1874. Sir Understanding from M r Murray that another edition of your ‘Varieties of Animals & Plants under domestication’ is likely, I take the liberty of saying that I have had some experience respecting the Black-winged Peafowl described at some length in your book— If there is any question referring to this singular bird, which you would like to ask, it would give me great pleasure to place all information I possess on the subject at your service— Trusting you will excuse the liberty of addressing you | I am, Sir, | y r obedient Servant | ASG Canning Charles Darwin, Esq re | &c. & …
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