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From T. H. Farrer 28 February 1878
Summary
CD’s quest for Government support for potato experiments by James Torbitt.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 28 Feb 1878 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 86 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11384 |
From T. H. Farrer 9 March 1878
Summary
Believes letter from CD endorsed by JDH will virtually guarantee Government or private support for Torbitt’s experiments. Queries experimental procedure.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Mar 1878 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 87 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11409 |
From T. H. Farrer 9 March 1878
Summary
Caird agrees that there will be no difficulty in getting finances.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Mar 1878 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 88 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11410 |
From T. H. Farrer 20 March 1878
Summary
What does Torbitt propose to do with CD’s £100; does he want another £100 now or soon?
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 20 Mar 1878 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 89 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11435 |
From T. H. Farrer 29 March 1878
Summary
Suggests Torbitt proceed with his work for this year; if he wishes to continue next year THF will try to arrange Government support.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 29 Mar 1878 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 90 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11454 |
From T. H. Farrer 4 May 1878
Summary
Sends Ledum, the nectar of which catches many insects.
Describes his Primula varieties.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 May 1878 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 91 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11494 |
