From Karl von Scherzer 21 November 1867
Summary
Sends copy of book containing measurements taken of individuals of different races during voyage of Novara [Karl Heinrich von Scherzer, ed., Reise der Fregatte "Novara", Anthropologischer Theil (1867)].
Asks for scientific advice concerning newly planned expedition.
Says Carl Vogt plans to use data from book in lectures.
Author: | Karl von Scherzer |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 21 Nov 1867 |
Classmark: | DAR 177: 49 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5691 |
From Karl von Scherzer 20 October 1868
Summary
Describes departure of expedition to China, Japan, and South America.
Copy of CD’s queries provided to expedition.
Invites CD to make suggestions for scientific work to be carried out.
Author: | Karl von Scherzer |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 20 Oct 1868 |
Classmark: | DAR 177: 50 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6425 |
From Karl Scherzer 28 May 1871
Summary
Craniological part of Novara voyage report is done.
Expresses his satisfaction at CD’s election as a Foreign Honorary Member of the Academy of Sciences, Vienna.
Author: | Karl von Scherzer |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 28 May 1871 |
Classmark: | DAR 177: 51 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9998 |
letter | (3) |