From B. J. Sulivan 14 October [1862]
Summary
Arranges to come to Down on the 21st if CD is well enough.
| Author: | Bartholomew James Sulivan |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 14 Oct [1862] |
| Classmark: | DAR 177: 278 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3763 |
From B. J. Sulivan 18 October [1862]
Summary
Confirms arrangements for his trip to Down.
| Author: | Bartholomew James Sulivan |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 18 Oct [1862] |
| Classmark: | DAR 177: 276 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3775 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … We will come on Tuesday D.V. by the 4.10 train from Victoria S t . I hope you are really …
From B. J. Sulivan 31 May [1865]
Summary
Would like to call on CD for an hour or so before leaving London to settle in Bournemouth.
| Author: | Bartholomew James Sulivan |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 31 May [1865] |
| Classmark: | DAR 177: 285 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4844 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … is convenient to you going to Bromley by train that reaches there at 12 21. —and returning …
From B. J. Sulivan [14–20] April [1878]
Summary
Asks whether CD wishes to join other old "Beagles" in supporting an orphan grandson of Jemmy Button.
| Author: | Bartholomew James Sulivan |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [14–20] Apr [1878] |
| Classmark: | DAR 177: 304 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11459 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … are anxious to help these boys there and train them up. The expense for each would be 10£ …
From B. J. Sulivan 29 September 1881
Summary
Gives further details on his grapes.
Tells of his recent movements and state of health.
| Author: | Bartholomew James Sulivan |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 29 Sept 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 177: 315 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13363 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … and I had planned going over for a day by train to see you as I did from Lewes; but I am …
From Bartholomew James Sulivan 27 June 1870
Summary
Tells of his health and family matters.
Congratulates CD on being honoured by Oxford.
Discusses the state of Tierra del Fuego and the success of missionaries there.
| Author: | Bartholomew James Sulivan |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 27 June 1870 |
| Classmark: | DAR 177: 293 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7246 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … hardly stand & with difficulty got to the train the next forenoon to come home, having …
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