From R. S. Pattrick 19 October 1881
Summary
Thanks for Earthworms.
| Author: | Reginald Saint Pattrick |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 19 Oct 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 174: 30 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13416 |
From G. H. Darwin [7 September 1881]
Summary
Gives an account of the reception of his paper at York [BAAS meeting].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [7 Sept 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 92 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13321 |
From J. D. Hooker 7 September 1881
Summary
Comte de Paris requests an orchid from CD for his huge collection.
JDH responds to CD’s criticism of York address.
Arruda Furtado could work on mystery of buried cypress trunks in the Azores.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 Sept 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 104: 168–9 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13320 |
From W. E. Darwin 6 January 1881
Summary
Passes on legal advice.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 6 Jan 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 85) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12980F |
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- … Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 85) William Erasmus Darwin Southampton 6 Jan 1881 Charles …
- … Darwin 4.5 Scientific Library] ‘Diplomas’ added above pencil 4.9 " J. Wedgwood] ‘& any other family …
- … Family papers & deeds Autograph Voyage of Beagle " Memoirs Scientific Library Portraits of C. Darwin " …
- … family papers, medals, silver candlesticks, diplomas, and manuscripts of the voyage of the Beagle and of his autobiography to William (or his surviving eldest son); his scientific library was bequeathed to Francis Darwin . …
- … Darwin Archive–CUL; transcriptions appear in appendixes of the relevant volumes of Correspondence . The will and codicil have not been found; in CD’s will dated 27 September 1881, he bequeathed his family …
From W. E. Darwin 9 December 1881
Summary
Financial paperwork; pleased at news of Horace and Ida Darwin’s baby, Erasmus.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Dec 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 98) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13541F |
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From W. E. Darwin 16 February 1881
Summary
Brokers have purchased Leeds Corporation Stock.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 16 Feb 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 90) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13054F |
From W. E. Darwin 29 December 1881
Summary
North East Railway Consols.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 29 Dec 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 99) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13585F |
From W. E. Darwin 4 February 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 Feb 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 89) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13035G |
From W. E. Darwin 7 May 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 May 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 92) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13148F |
From W. E. Darwin 14 December [1881]
Summary
Paperwork relating to 6 Queen Anne Street, London.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 14 Dec [1881] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 97) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13548F |
From Alphonse de Candolle 9 July 1881
Summary
AdeC thinks Monographiae phanerogamarum may be of some use to CD for the most nearly correct names to adopt.
| Author: | Alphonse de Candolle |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 July 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 161: 27 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13239 |
From W. E. Darwin 13 January [1881]
Summary
He is buying a portable fire engine, and suggests one is purchased for Down. Wishes to join the Geological Society of London. Is eager to hear Leslie Stephen’s opinion.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 13 Jan [1881] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 86) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13010F |
From W. E. Darwin 20 October [1881]
Summary
Thanks for Worms.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 20 Oct [1881] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 94) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13416F |
From Albert Günther 21 December 1881
Summary
Explains how to go about getting an attendantship at the British Museum.
| Author: | Albrecht Carl Ludwig Gotthilf (Albert) Günther |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 21 Dec 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 165: 258 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13574 |
From W. E. Darwin 1 January [1881]
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Jan [1881] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 75) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12392G |
From W. E. Darwin 18 February 1881
Summary
Discusses the possible rebuilding of a pair of cottages on CD’s farm at Beesby, Lincolnshire.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 18 Feb 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 91) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13055F |
From W. E. Darwin 1 November 1881
Summary
Requests a list of CD’s trust securities; he and Sara have finished Worms; asks what he should do with dividend warrant.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 95) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13445F |
From W. E. Darwin 21 November 1881
Summary
Financial matters; executing EAD’s will; pleased to hear news about Prof. Challis.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 21 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 96) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13497F |
From W. E. Darwin 23 May 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 23 May 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 93) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13170G |
From Francis Darwin 23 [May 1881]
Summary
Would like some of his notes. Has been looking at roots of Linum, cucurbits, larch, and orchids. Is content that mother should teach Bernard whatever religion she likes.
| Author: | Francis Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 23 [May 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 274.1: 66 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13170F |
Matches: 3 hits
- … of his experiments ( ibid. , p. 21). The Darwin and Wedgwood families were Unitarians; …
- … Darwin ’s views on religion, see Keynes 2001 , pp. 49–54. CD discussed the peg or heel that develops from a germinating seed in plants of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family …
- … Darwin , Francis’s son. The notes have not been identified. Linum is the genus of flax; Cucurbita is the genus of gourds. The genus of larch is Larix ; the family …
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| Darwin, W. E. | (21) |
| Darwin, Francis | (5) |
| Candolle, Alphonse de | (2) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (2) |
| Huxley, T. H. | (2) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (51) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (21) |
| Darwin, Francis | (5) |
| Candolle, Alphonse de | (2) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (2) |
Family Visits
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The Darwin Correspondence Project is pleased to announce their 'Family Fun' Workshops for the summer holidays, with fun hands-on and interactive sessions available throughout August. The workshops will be suitable for all primary aged…
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- … The Darwin Correspondence Project is pleased to announce their 'Family Fun' Workshops for the …
The Darwin family
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To celebrate the 163rd birthday of Origin of species, we are launching three new interactives online from our Darwin in Conversation exhibition. They illustrate how Darwin’s children contributed to his science as infants and adults, how he did two of his…
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- … Discover how Darwin’s children contributed to his science. Touch the items on the desk to see how …
Home learning: 7-11 years
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Do try this at home! Support your children’s learning by downloading our free and fun activities for those aged between 7-11 and 11-14 years, using Darwin’s letters.
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- … Do try this at home! Support your children’s learning by downloading our free and fun …
Family life
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From the long letters exchanged with his sisters during the Beagle voyage, through correspondence about his marriage to his cousin, Emma Wedgwood, the births—and deaths—of their children, to the contributions of his sons and daughters to his scientific…
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- … From the long letters exchanged with his sisters during the Beagle voyage, through …
Henrietta Emma Darwin
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Henrietta “Etty” Darwin (1843–1927) was the eldest of Charles Darwin’s daughters to reach adulthood. She married Richard Buckley Litchfield in 1871. She was a valued editor to her father as well as companion and correspondent to both of her parents.…
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- … Henrietta “Etty” Darwin (1843–1927) was the eldest of Charles Darwin’s daughters to reach …
Emma Darwin
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Emma Darwin, Charles Darwin's wife and first cousin, was born Emma Wedgwood, the eighth and youngest child of Josiah Wedgwood II and Bessy Allen. Her father was the eldest son of the famous pottery manufacturer, Josiah Wedgwood I. Her mother was one…
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- … Emma Darwin, Charles Darwin's wife and first cousin, was born Emma Wedgwood, the eighth and …
Francis Darwin
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Known to his family as ‘Frank’, Charles Darwin’s seventh child himself became a distinguished scientist. He was an undergraduate at Trinity College, Cambridge, initially studying mathematics, but then transferring to natural sciences. Francis completed…
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- … Known to his family as ‘Frank’, Charles Darwin’s seventh child himself became a distinguished …
Power of movement in plants
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Sources|Discussion Questions|Experiment Family experiments Darwin was an active and engaged father during his children's youth, involving them in his experiments and even occasionally using them as observational subjects. When his children…
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- … Sources | Discussion Questions | Experiment Family experiments Darwin …
Darwin in letters, 1837–1843: The London years to 'natural selection'
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The seven-year period following Darwin's return to England from the Beagle voyage was one of extraordinary activity and productivity in which he became recognised as a naturalist of outstanding ability, as an author and editor, and as a professional…
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- … The seven-year period following Darwin's return to England from the Beagle voyage was one of …
Darwin and Fatherhood
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Charles Darwin married Emma Wedgwood in 1839 and over the next seventeen years the couple had ten children. It is often assumed that Darwin was an exceptional Victorian father. But how extraordinary was he? The Correspondence Project allows an unusually…
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- … Charles Darwin married Emma Wedgwood in 1839 and over the next seventeen years the couple had ten …
Fake Darwin: myths and misconceptions
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Many myths have persisted about Darwin's life and work. Here are a few of the more pervasive ones, with full debunking below...
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- … Many myths have persisted about Darwin's life and work. Here are a few of the more pervasive ones, …
Darwin in letters, 1879: Tracing roots
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Darwin spent a considerable part of 1879 in the eighteenth century. His journey back in time started when he decided to publish a biographical account of his grandfather Erasmus Darwin to accompany a translation of an essay on Erasmus’s evolutionary ideas…
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- … There are summaries of all Darwin's letters from the year 1879 on this website. The full texts of …
Life of Erasmus Darwin
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The Life of Erasmus Darwin (1879) was a curious departure for Darwin. It was intended as a biographical note to accompany an essay on Erasmus's scientific work by the German writer Ernst Krause. But Darwin became immersed in his grandfather's…
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- … The Life of Erasmus Darwin (1879) was a curious departure for Darwin. It was intended as a …
Darwin’s scientific women
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Darwin exchanged letters with women who were botanists, travellers, observers, writers, and naturalists. Find out about their lives and how they contributed to his research.
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- … Darwin’s letters shed light on the lives of some otherwise little-known women and reveal how much …
Dramatisation script
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Re: Design – Adaptation of the Correspondence of Charles Darwin, Asa Gray and others… by Craig Baxter – as performed 25 March 2007
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- … Re: Design – performance version – 25 March 2007 – 1 Re: Design – Adaptation of the …
Darwin's in letters, 1873: Animal or vegetable?
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Having laboured for nearly five years on human evolution, sexual selection, and the expression of emotions, Darwin was able to devote 1873 almost exclusively to his beloved plants. He resumed work on the digestive powers of sundews and Venus fly traps, and…
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- … Having laboured for nearly five years on human evolution, sexual selection, and the expression of …
William Darwin Fox
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Charles Darwin’s cousin, William Darwin Fox, was admitted to Christ’s College, Cambridge, in 1824, three years before Darwin; the two men became close friends. They corresponded throughout their lives, exchanging accounts of their growing families…
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- … Charles Darwin’s cousin, William Darwin Fox, was admitted to Christ’s College, Cambridge, in 1824, …
Women’s scientific participation
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Observers | Fieldwork | Experimentation | Editors and critics | Assistants Darwin’s correspondence helps bring to light a community of women who participated, often actively and routinely, in the nineteenth-century scientific community. Here is a…
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- … Observers | Fieldwork | Experimentation | Editors and critics | Assistants …
People
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This section is about Charles Darwin and his correspondents. It is divided into the following areas: Key correspondents The Beagle voyage networks Family and friends Darwin's scientific networks Readers and critics Publishers, artists…
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- … This section is about Charles Darwin and his correspondents. It is divided into the following …
Darwin in letters, 1880: Sensitivity and worms
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‘My heart & soul care for worms & nothing else in this world,’ Darwin wrote to his old Shrewsbury friend Henry Johnson on 14 November 1880. Darwin became fully devoted to earthworms in the spring of the year, just after finishing the manuscript of…
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- … ‘My heart & soul care for worms & nothing else in this world,’ Darwin wrote to his old Shrewsbury …
