Darwin to Francis Galton

Date:
4 Jan 1873
Reference:
GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/12
Part of:
Galton Papers
  • Archives and manuscripts

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Description

Letter from Charles Darwin to Galton regarding Galton's article "Hereditary Improvement" [published in Fraser's Magazine, vol. 7, January 1873]. Darwin broadly agrees with Galton's suggestions but has some reservations. Also thanks Galton for suggesting rabbit breeds for Francis Maitland Balfour's research [see GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/14].

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4 Jan 1873

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1 letter

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A digitised copy is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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The original material is held at UCL Special Collections. This catalogue is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.

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