Papers, [1868?]-1881 and undated, Kent.

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Papers, [1868?]-1881 and undated, Kent.

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3 ALS. One letter relates to methods of observing flies. A letter addressed to Jenner Weir discusses sexual selection among birds, the possibility of inherited effects of injury, and the question whether birds construct their nests based on instinct or learning. This letter makes mention of Edward Jenner, George Rolleston and Alfred Russel Wallace.

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Jenner, Edward, 1749-1823.

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Discoverer of vaccination. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Berkeley, to Mr. Drayton in Cheltenham, 1817 Oct. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270486610 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Berkeley, to Sir George Beaumont, 1804 Jan. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270486616 English surgeon. From the description of Papers, undated. (Duke University). WorldCat record id: 31674768 From the description of Diary, 18...

Rolleston, George, 1829-1881

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Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

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Charles Robert Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in Shrewsbury, England. His father, Robert Waring Darwin (1766-1848), was a physician, the son of Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802), a poet, philosopher, and naturalist. Robert established a successful medical practice in Shrewsbury where he was known for his kindness extended to the poor. He was financially quite successful and willing to support his sons in their various endeavors. Although not a prolific writer, he was elected to the Royal Society ...

Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913

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Wallace was a naturalist and collaborator with Darwin on the theory of evolution. From the description of Letter, 1895, January 16, Parkstone, Dorset, to Wallis Mansford, Esq. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 123275202 Epithet: FRS British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000751.0x00011f British naturalist. From the description of Letters to E. D. Girdlestone : ALS, 18...