RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1862. Abstract – Leith Hill/ Index. CUL-DAR54.66. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 5.2022. RN1
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Abstract – Leith Hill 1862
particles of nitric acid, sugar S. of Potash causing secretion & movement I shd think solution too quick for some of things to act as by weight
Index of Southampton Albury Experiments 1871
Southampton p. 1. Acetate of Strychnine
Albury p 1. Curare or Ourari
― p 2. Drew out viscid matter with needle as usual
― 2 Acetate of Strychnine
― 3 Nitrate of Ammonia– Minute drops.
Also (p 3 Back) minute drops of N. of Ammonia tried at Down 1872
{See Down Index for my reference. Then segregation at last
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