These two letters are excellent examples of Darwin's voluminous correspondence, where he rarely failed to get in touch with anyone likely to provide genetical data that could test or extend his understanding of evolutionary processes. Dr John Denny was a physician who had written two articles on Pelargoniums (geraniums) in the Gardeners' Chronicle (29 June and 6 July 1872). Darwin was responding to the articles.
Charles Darwin to Dr John Denny, 9 July 1872. DeB MS 55
These two letters are excellent examples of Darwin's voluminous correspondence, where he rarely failed to get in touch with anyone likely to provide genetical data that could test or extend his understanding of evolutionary processes. Dr John Denny was a physician who had written two articles on Pelargoniums (geraniums) in the Gardeners' Chronicle (29 June and 6 July 1872). Darwin was responding to the articles.
Charles Darwin to Dr John Denny, 22 July 1872. DeB MS 55
On 30 December 1880, Dr Hocken, on behalf of the Otago Institute, sent Darwin an illuminated address. It was a red-letter day when Hocken received the above reply the following March.
Charles Darwin to Dr T. M. Hocken, 21 February 1881. Flotsam & Jetsam 5: 119. Hocken Collection
