From John Tyndall 23 October [1875]
Summary
Asks whether he may send two or three other tubes [of boiled infusions] to be placed in the open and observed for him.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 23 Oct [1875] |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C19 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10218 |
From John Tyndall 2 February 1876
Summary
Tells CD of his engagement to Louisa, eldest daughter of Lord Claud Hamilton.
His investigations [into spontaneous generation] continue. He will deal with Bastian’s work [The modes of origin of lowest organisms (1871)].
The medical journals see that the end of the nonsense they have so long countenanced is nigh.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 2 Feb 1876 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C20–1 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10377 |
From John Tyndall 5 February 1876
Summary
JT will not quit the subject [of spontaneous generation] until light is let in on every cranny of the question.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 5 Feb 1876 |
Classmark: | John Hay Library, Brown University (Albert E. Lownes Manuscript Collection, Ms. 84.2 (Box 3, Folder 39)) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10381 |
From John Tyndall 5 February 1876
Summary
The teapot is exquisite. Louisa says to say "the gift is worthy of the giver. Nothing higher can be said."
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 5 Feb 1876 |
Classmark: | John Hay Library, Brown University (Albert E. Lownes Manuscript Collection, Ms. 84.2 (Box 3, Folder 39)) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10382 |
From John Tyndall 5 December 1878
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 5 Dec 1878 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C22 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11774 |
From John Tyndall 15 February 1882
Summary
Happy to vote for Albert Venn Dicey’s membership of the Athenaeum Club.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 15 Feb 1882 |
Classmark: | John Wilson (dealer) (no date) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13688F |
From John Tyndall 9 October 1868
Summary
Gustavus Hinrichs is also a [not highly regarded] correspondent of JT’s; he will put GH’s papers on the table at Royal Institution to ease CD’s conscience.
Dined with the Asa Grays at Hooker’s. Told Mrs Gray that CD’s ill health was a benefit because it caused him to ponder a great deal.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Oct 1868 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C1–2 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6414 |
From John Tyndall 7 September 1870
Summary
Sends CD proofs of a lecture he will give at Liverpool. Asks CD to check the part referring to him.
Élie de Beaumont’s remark, in which he requires CD to recant before being admitted to the [French] Academy, is intolerable. "This spirit has much to do with the present condition of France."
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 7 Sept 1870 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C3–4 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7318 |
From John Tyndall 23 February [1871]
Summary
Has devised a respirator for firemen by moistening cotton wool with glycerine and adding charcoal. JT suggests the nose with its hairs and mucus is a respirator that would give protection against diseases caused by floating particles. The presence of hair and mucus is thus explained by CD’s theory.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 23 Feb [1871] |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C5–6 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7508 |
From John Tyndall 1 March [1871]
Summary
JT suggests that Ogle call upon him so that they can arrange experiments suitable for his purpose.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 1 Mar [1871] |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C7 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7527 |
From John Tyndall 8 March [1871]
Summary
Has seen Ogle. His subject [olfactory nerve tissue and absorption of odours] has often occupied JT’s attention.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 8 Mar [1871] |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C8 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7556 |
From John Tyndall 8 June [1872]
Summary
Sends CD a copy of the memorial supporting Hooker’s case against A. S. Ayrton’s interference in the administration of Kew Gardens.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 8 June [1872] |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C9 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8375 |
From John Tyndall 8 April [1873]
Summary
William Spottiswoode was not at home, but JT sought out Herbert Spencer. Spencer will come with JT to see CD [about the Huxley fund].
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 8 Apr [1873] |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C10 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8849 |
From John Tyndall 9 April [1873]
Summary
Is convinced that the "brotherly spirit of the transaction" will cause Huxley not to raise objections.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Apr [1873] |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C11 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8852 |
From John Tyndall 10 April 1873
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 10 Apr 1873 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C12 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8855 |
From John Tyndall 16 April 1873
Summary
It is Huxley’s "duty to do what we wish him to do – his duty to his wife and children, his duty to us and to the world". Shares CD’s wish that Mrs [Henry] L[yell?] had not subscribed – it suggests the idea of an effort.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 16 Apr 1873 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C13–14 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8860 |
From John Tyndall 21 April 1873
Summary
[Sir Joseph?] Whitworth’s contribution brings total to over £2000. Wishes CD could be persuaded to come to lunch with Huxley and Emerson.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 21 Apr 1873 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C15 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8870 |
From John Tyndall 5 August 1874
Summary
Asks CD to look over those parts of the proofs of his Belfast address [Rep. BAAS 44 (1874): lxvi–xcvii] that mention CD.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 5 Aug 1874 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C16 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9587 |
From John Tyndall 28 December 1874
Summary
JT had not known Lady Lubbock was ill. Will try to persuade her [to change physicians]. Agrees Andrew Clark is best.
Hooker has survived his crisis [death of his wife].
St G. J. Mivart’s act is a natural outflow of his character.
Author: | John Tyndall |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 28 Dec 1874 |
Classmark: | DAR 106: C17–18 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9787 |
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