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10 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 28 Jan 1898

28th January 1898

In this letter Galton writes to congratulate Smith on his medal. He mentions that he is ill in bed, and will write further when back at work.

9 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 26 Jan 1898

26th January 1898

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In this letter, Galton writes regarding Smith’s paper submitted to the Royal Society. He also asks about the use of a rope stretched across in front of a horse when photographed to aid measurement. Galton has made illustrative sketches in the letter...

8 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 18 Jan 1898

18th January 1898

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In this letter Galton writes in response to Smith asking about the height of the brisket (chest) of the horse. He also writes about the suggestion from a friend that...

7 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 13 Jan 1898

13th January 1898

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In this letter Galton thanks Smith, and returns his results from measurements. He comments on his method, and mentions learning from Captain Hayes about a possible improvement for measuring ‘fidgety’ horses...

6 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 7 Jan 1898

7th January 1898

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In this letter Galton sends Smith a copy of his article ‘Photographic Measurement of Horses and other animals’, which was published in ‘Nature’ 6 Jan 1898. The article is enclosed.

5 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 5 Jan 1898

5th January 1898

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In this letter Galton writes with feedback for Smith’s draft paper ‘Relation between the Weight of a Horse and its Weight-carrying Power’. Galton suggests that if Smith wants to submit it to the Royal Society, it will need to be shorter. He also mentions that his own article ‘Measurements of Horses by Photography’ will soon appear in ‘Nature’,...

4 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 15 Dec 1897

15th December 1897

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In this letter Galton asks Smith to let him know before he continues photographing and measuring horses, as he has simplified and improved his method. He also mentions that he is sending an enclosure to be read at the Royal Society. [This was not found at time of cataloguing]...

3 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 7 Dec 1897

7th December 1897

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In this letter, Galton suggests alterations to the position of photographing horses for measurement. He also mentions sending Smith (dog?) whistles, and suggesting Smith trial them on cats and children. He writes about experiments with sound, including using a whistle whilst visiting the zoo to observe its effect on animals...

2 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 1 Dec 1897

1st December 1897

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Galton writes to thank Smith for his help. He suggests amendments to the method of photographing horses for measurement. He asks Smith to send him samples of horse hair, in order to help him create an optical instrument to...

1 – Letter to Frederick Smith from Francis Galton, 27 Nov 1897

27th November 1897

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In this letter Galton writes that he is researching horses, and has looked at the records of the American Trotting Horse, which are currently quite inaccessible. He is writing to Smith to ask about measurement of horses,...

‘The Veterinarian’ Vol 69 Issue 12 – December 1896

31st December 1896

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Articles include: A Clinical Report on the Application of Jeyes' Creolin and Jeyes' Fluid in Veterinary Practice, Annual Report of Proceedings Under the Diseases of Animals' Act 1894, The Markets and Fairs' (Weighing of Cattle) Acts, &c., for the Year 1895, Introductory Address Delivered at the Opening of the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College, An Ambulance and Operating Table for Dogs, Remarks on Chloroform Anaesthesia...

‘The Veterinarian’ Vol 69 Issue 11 – November 1896

30th November 1896

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Articles include: Telegony Experiments - The Birth of a Hybrid Between a Male Burchell's Zebra (Equus Burchelli) and a Mare (E. Caballus), Introductory Address Delivered at the Opening of the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College, Some Points in the Evolution of the Horse, Clinical Notes, Strangles...

‘The Veterinarian’ Vol 69 Issue 10 – October 1896

31st October 1896

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Articles include: The Influence of Heredity in Disease, Some Points in the Evolution of the Horse, An Investigation into the Nature, Cause, and Means of Preventing the Corn-Stalk Disease (Toxaemia Maidis) of Cattle, A Monstrous Foetus, Spear Wound in a Horse...

‘The Veterinarian’ Vol 69 Issue 9 – September 1896

30th September 1896

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Articles include: Braxy; Its Causation and Prevention, An Investigation into the Nature, Cause, and Means of Preventing the Corn-Stalk Disease (Toxaemia Maidis) of Cattle, The Roentgen Rays in Veterinary Practice, Clinical Notes...

‘The Veterinarian’ Vol 69 Issue 6 – June 1896

30th June 1896

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Articles include: Note on Hypoderma Equi, Some Interesting Canine Cases, An Avian Tumour, Rhododendron Poisoning, A Case of Obscure Recurrent Lameness in the Fore-Limb...