RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1856]. Abstract of Letter. CUL-DAR205.2.224. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/).

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed and edited by John van Wyhe 6.2022. RN1

NOTE: Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR205.2 contains notes on means of distribution.

See Daniell to Darwin, 8 October-7 November 1856.

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Abstract of Letter

1 Thinks Fowls of Africa, feral.

(2)  No infertility in Dogs or women first arriving in W. Africa feral. do the African C [illeg] & Pigeons when introduced here.—

(3) Light or sanguineous men withstand climate better than melancholic men: so, also, African King thought

(4) D. J. Santarem & Don J. Escobar first visited Annobon . St. Thomas & Principe— Ocean between these & Mainland.

(5) Between Fernando Po & mainland vary fr 24 to 36 or 40 fathoms—

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