To Francis Galton 23 January [1872]
Summary
His rabbits have lost their patches and are grey.
Has FG seen William Crookes [spiritualist]?
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 23 Jan [1872] |
| Classmark: | UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/3/2/2/12 Letter 1) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8173 |
Matches: 8 hits
- … for the old ones in November ( letter from Francis Galton, 21 November 1871 ). CD seems to …
- … kept six young rabbits ( ibid. , letter from Francis Galton, 24 November 1871 ), and may …
- … about his investigations of mediums; see letter from Francis Galton, 28 March 1872 . …
- … GALTON/3/2/2/12 Letter 1) Charles Robert Darwin Down 23 Jan [1872] Francis Galton …
- … Correspondence vol. 19), and the letter from Francis Galton, 28 March 1872 . In 1871, …
- … see Correspondence vol. 19, letter from Francis Galton to Francis Darwin, 7 April 1871 ). …
- … of four or five ( ibid. , letter from Francis Galton, 13 September 1871 ), and sent …
- … by the relationship between this letter, the letter from Francis Galton, 2 December 1871 ( …
To Francis Galton 29 March [1872]
Summary
Comments on FG’s description of a séance at the house of William Crookes.
Will use FG’s words about [H. M. Butler’s] hereditary habit [in Expression, p. 33 n. 8].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 29 Mar [1872] |
| Classmark: | Cleveland Health Sciences Library (Robert M. Stecher collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8258 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … see Correspondence vol. 19, letters from Francis Galton , 22 December 1871 and [after …
- … December 1871] , and this volume, letter from Francis Galton, [before 28 March 1872] and …
- … See letter from Francis Galton, 28 March 1872 and n. 3. …
- … is to William Crookes . See letter from Francis Galton, 28 March 1872 . CD quoted Galton …
- … the relationship between this letter and the letter from Francis Galton, 28 March 1872 . …
To Francis Galton 14 April [1871]
Summary
Reports safe arrival of rabbits.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 14 Apr [1871] |
| Classmark: | UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/3/2/1/30) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7682 |
From Francis Galton 2 December 1871
Summary
The rabbits arrived safely.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 2 Dec 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A39 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8090 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … on Galton’s behalf since 13 April (see letter to Francis Galton, 14 April [1871] and nn. …
- … 1 and 2; see also letter from Francis Galton, 24 November 1871 ). Galton used the …
- … theories on inheritance (see letters from Francis Galton , 9 January 1871 , n. 1, 2 May …
- … to Charles Henry Carter ; see letter from Francis Galton, 21 November 1871 and n. 2. …
- … letter to tell me of their arrival did not reach me till after post time last night or I sh d . have written earlier. Once again, most sincere thanks for your kindness in taking care of them. Ever sincerely | Francis Galton …
From Francis Galton 1 February 1872
Summary
Asks to have one pair of rabbits sent to him; is abandoning experiments with the rats.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Feb 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A44–5 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8192 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … See letter to Francis Galton, 23 January [1872] . Galton sent CD eight young rabbits in …
- … in December (see Correspondence vol. 19, letter from Francis Galton to Francis Darwin, 7 …
- … April 1871 , and letters from Francis Galton , 21 November 1871 and 2 December 1871 ). …
- … see Correspondence vol. 19, letter from Francis Galton, 13 September 1871 ). Galton’s …
From Francis Galton 13 September 1871
Summary
Is turning to experiments with rats, "Siamesed together" for cross-circulation.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 13 Sept 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A33–4 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7938 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … 22 August 1871] . See letter from Francis Galton to Francis Darwin, 7 April 1871 . …
- … See letter from Francis Galton, 9 January 1871 , n. 1. …
- … Charles Henry Carter (see letter from Francis Galton, 21 November 1871 ); he replaced …
- … Galton 1871 , p. 305, and letter from Francis Galton to Francis Darwin, 7 April 1871 and …
- … CD’s letter has not been found, but see the letter to Francis Galton, 14 April [1871] . …
From Francis Galton 9 April [1871]
Summary
Arrangements for transfer of rabbits to CD.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Apr [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A41 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7671 |
From Francis Galton 15 November 1872
Summary
Agrees the rabbit experiment has gone on long enough, but would like one more litter.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 15 Nov 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A50–A51, A69–A70 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8626 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … See letter to Francis Galton, 8 November [1872] and n. 2. Galton …
- … of different colours. See letter to Francis Galton, 27 May [1872] and n. 2. Rabbits were …
- … 20 November 1872, p. 9). See letter from Francis Galton, 7 November 1872 and n. 1. …
- … refers to Emma Sophia Galton ; see letter to Francis Galton, 8 November [1872] . CD’s only …
- … see Correspondence vol. 19, letters from Francis Galton , 22 December 1871 and [after …
From Francis Galton 21 November 1871
Summary
Asks that the rabbits CD has kept be sent to him; will continue [transfusion] experiments on rats, but using larger [surgical] connection.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 21 Nov 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A35–6 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8080 |
From Francis Galton [after 22 December 1871]
Summary
Gives his account of H. M. Butler’s apparently inherited habit.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [after 22 Dec 1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A42–3 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8126 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … See letter from Francis Galton, 22 December 1871 . Galton refers to Henry …
- … Galton refers to George Butler (see letter from Francis Galton, 22 December 1871 ). George …
- … Butler . Agnes Isabel Butler . See letter from Francis Galton, 22 December 1871 . William …
- … relationship between this letter and the letter from Francis Galton, 22 December 1871 . …
From Francis Galton 30 May 1873
Summary
Thanks CD for completed questionnaire;
answers his query about determining mean heights of men.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 May 1873 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A74–A76 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8928 |
From Francis Galton to G. H. Darwin 22 December 1875
Summary
Gives further explanations of his theory of stirps and his objections to Pangenesis, in answer to a question of CD’s.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 22 Dec 1875 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A94–5 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10317 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … plant size in relation to sweet peas (see letter from Francis Galton, 2 June 1875 ). …
- … in the sexual elements (see letter to Francis Galton, 18 December [1875] ). Galton’s ‘A …
- … concentrated in the sexual organs (see letter to Francis Galton, 18 December [1875] and n. …
- … 4). See letter to Francis Galton, 18 December [1875] . George Darwin probably mentioned …
- … letter, and have given you both, unnecessary trouble I am eager to receive criticisms— even adverse ones. Ever Y rs . | Francis Galton. …
From Francis Galton 29 July 1872
Summary
May FG have lunch with CD Thursday [1 Aug] and arrange about rabbits?
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 29 July 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A66 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8432 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … of spiritualism, see the letters from Francis Galton , 28 March 1872 , 19 April 1872 , and …
- … conducting experiments on (see letter to Francis Galton, 27 May [1872] and n. 2). A Mrs …
- … did not visit on Thursday 1 August (see letter to Francis Galton, 1 August [1872] ). …
- … letter reached me just before we were leaving town for a Saturday & Sunday visit & I did not reply at once, waiting to be sure about our engagements. If I don’t receive a post card at above address to say ‘no’ I will come Ever sincerely y rs . | Francis Galton …
To Francis Galton 10 November [1875]
Summary
Comments on FG’s paper ["The history of twins"].
CD is "in a passion with the Spectator who always muddles".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 10 Nov [1875] |
| Classmark: | UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/20) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10254 |
From Francis Galton 8 November 1875
Summary
Responds to suggestions and criticisms CD made to "theory of heredity" [see 10245].
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 8 Nov 1875 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A88–9 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10250 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … send it you. Very sincerely Y rs | Francis Galton Top of letter : ‘To be returned’ pencil …
- … of heredity’ ( Galton 1875b ; see letter to Francis Galton, 7 November [1875] ). Charles …
- … conditions ( Brown-Séquard 1875 ; see letter from Francis Galton, 3 November 1875 and n. …
- … 3, and letter to Francis Galton, 4 November [1875] and n. 5). Galton discussed Brown- …
From Francis Galton 26 May 1872
Summary
Again seeks help with his rabbits; hopes one of CD’s men can take them.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 26 May 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A57–8 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8352 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … Galton in 1871 (see Correspondence vol. 19, letter to Francis Galton, 14 April [1871] ). …
- … See letter to Francis Galton, 21 April [1872] . Galton refers to Daniel Dunglas Home and …
- … a further one in 1874 ( Crookes 1874 ). See letter to Francis Galton, 21 April [1872] . …
- … letter was, about Home. It grieved me much that you had to speak in such terms about your health Ever sincerely y s | Francis Galton …
From Francis Galton 11 August 1872
Summary
The buck is well; Dr Carter has returned, and things will go better.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 Aug 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A71 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8465 |
From Francis Galton 12 May 1870
Summary
Good news: one little rabbit has a white forefoot.
| Author: | Francis Galton |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 12 May 1870 |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: A17–18 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7185 |
To Francis Galton 7 November [1875]
Summary
Comments on FG’s paper ["A theory of heredity"]. Finds essay difficult to understand. Objects that FG’s theory conflicts with phenomenon of use and disuse. Conflicts also with rarity of bud-variations in nature.
Says he has ordered FG’s article ["The history of twins", Fraser’s Mag. 92 (1875): 566–76; revised in J. Anthropol. Inst. 5 (1876): 391–406].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Galton |
| Date: | 7 Nov [1875] |
| Classmark: | UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/19) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10245 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … to experiment with sweetpeas (see letter to Francis Galton, 22 September 1875 and n. 6). …
- … heredity’ ( Galton 1875b ; see letter from Francis Galton, 5 November 1875 ). Galton used …
- … transmitted to offspring (see letter to Francis Galton, 4 November [1875] and n. 4). …
- … the relationship between this letter and the letter from Francis Galton, 5 November 1875 . …
From M. C. Stanley 4 June 1872
Summary
Sackville Cecil would like to be present with Francis Galton at one of William Crookes’s séances. Can CD arrange it?
| Author: | Mary Catherine Sackville-West, countess of Derby; Mary Catherine Gascoyne-Cecil, countess of Derby; Mary Catherine Stanley, countess of Derby |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 June 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 162: 165 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8369 |
Document type
| letter | (170) |
| people | (9) |
| bibliography | (1) |
Author
| Darwin, C. R. | (83) |
| Galton, Francis | (56) |
| Candolle, Alphonse de | (2) |
| Darwin, E. A. | (2) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (2) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (82) |
| Galton, Francis | (41) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (5) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (4) |
| Romanes, G. J. | (4) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, C. R. | (165) |
| Galton, Francis | (97) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (6) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (6) |
| Romanes, G. J. | (5) |
