To J. D. Hooker 14 July 1868
Summary
Thinks JDH would be wise not to touch on Pangenesis; it has very few friends. Bentham is doubtful, Carus against, and Alphonse de Candolle likes it least in the book. CD still convinced it will be hereafter looked on as "best hypothesis of generation inheritance & development". If JDH means to cut up Pangenesis he has no word to say in opposition.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | 14 July 1868 |
Classmark: | DAR 94: 76–7 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6276 |
To J. D. Hooker [18 July 1868]
Summary
Looks forward to seeing JDH and hearing about address.
Feels better already.
Disappointed in house [they have taken at Freshwater].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | [18 July 1868] |
Classmark: | DAR 94: 78–9 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6279 |
To J. D. Hooker 28 July [1868]
Summary
Sorry to hear of baby’s illness.
Comments on statement that belief in natural selection is passing away. Common descent of species is almost universally accepted now, and this is more important. In large part acceptance is due to Origin. Discusses reception of and interest in Origin in various countries.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
Date: | 28 July [1868] |
Classmark: | DAR 94: 80–2 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6292 |
Darwin, C. R. | (3) |
Hooker, J. D. | (3) |