| Description | Correspondence from Sir William Abbott Herdman [1858-1924, marine zoologist], including an extra page with a postscript from W. A. Herdman - it is unclear which letter this belongs to.
/1 Letter from W. A. Herdman to Oliver Lodge, written from Croxteth Lodge, Ullet Road, Liverpool, dated 24 October 1900. Herdman gives Lodge advice about hiring a botanist.
/2 Letter from W. A. Herdman to Oliver Lodge, written from the University of Liverpool, dated 17 October 1904. Herdman gives his opinion on the evolution debate between Bateson and Weldon. He believes more observation is needed before any conclusions can be drawn.
/3 Letter from W. A. Herdman to Oliver Lodge, written from Croxteth Lodge, Liverpool, dated 31 January 1907. Herdman criticises a petition concerning sea-fishery investigations. He complains that it was signed by scientists who know nothing of the subject and states: 'Apparently in your case it has made such an impression upon you that you have forgotten all about it'. He sends feedback on Lodge's proof.
/4 Letter from W. A. Herdman to Oliver Lodge, written from Euston Hotel, London, dated 2 February [1907]. Herdman suggests amendments to Lodge's book.
/5 Letter from W. A. Herdman to Oliver Lodge, written from Liverpool Marine Biology Committee, University College, Liverpool, dated 3 September 1904. Herdman gives his opinion of Haeckel's work and legacy.
/6 Letter from Oliver Lodge to W. A. Herdman, written from University of Birmingham, dated 4 December 1914. Lodge asks about James Johnstone's personality and standing as a biologist. With Herdman's comments in pencil.
/7 Letter from W. A. Herdman to Oliver Lodge, written from University of Liverpool, dated 5 December [1914]. Herdman describes the work and character of James Johnstone, his chief Fisheries Assistant. |