Letter : Bromley, Kent, to the Rev. A.M. Norman, Fence House, Durham, England, [1869?] July 29.

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Letter : Bromley, Kent, to the Rev. A.M. Norman, Fence House, Durham, England, [1869?] July 29.

Autograph letter signed. Relates to Darwin's request for specimens of "Calcareous sponges" for Professor Haeckel.

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University of Chicago Library

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Norman, A.M. (Alfred Merle), 1831-1918

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Epithet: Reverend naturalist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000543.0x0002c2 ...

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 ...