From Emma Darwin to Ernst Haeckel 22 September [1876]
Summary
Arranges for EH’s visit to Down.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Philipp August (Ernst) Haeckel |
| Date: | 22 Sept [1876] |
| Classmark: | Ernst-Haeckel-Haus (Bestand A-Abt. 1:1-52/ 41 [9894]) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10614 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Haeckel, Ernst …
- … From Emma Darwin to Ernst Haeckel 22 September [1876] …
- … A-Abt. 1:1-52/ 41 [9894]) Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down 22 Sept [1876] Ernst Philipp …
- … luncheon on 26 September 1876 ( letter from Emma Darwin to Leonard Darwin, [26 September …
- … 1876] (DAR 239.23: 1.49), and Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). Orpington was the nearest …
- … you again what pleasure it will give him to see you— very sincerely yours | Emma Darwin …
From Francis Darwin [31 May 1876]
Summary
Has sent off Bulls Horn to Kew; has sent hamper to CD; is preparing drawings for his presentation at the Linnean Society; asks after William, and hopes to be able to come to visit.
| Author: | Francis Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [31 May 1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 274.1: 1 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10517F |
Matches: 5 hits
- … and n. 5). The weather on Sunday 28 May 1876 was pleasant, and CD and Emma Darwin went up …
- … Holmbury Hill ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). Francis, possibly …
- … came to Hopedene on 3 June 1876 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). He also refers to …
- … for Leonard Darwin , who was at Down from 8 May 1876 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). …
- … on 10 May; he was staying with CD and Emma Darwin at Hopedene (see letter from Francis …
To C. S. Wedgwood 20 April 1876
Summary
Grieves over poor account of her health. Emma and Henrietta are also ill.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
| Date: | 20 Apr 1876 |
| Classmark: | DAR 153: 3 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10461 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … 7 October 1875 and n. 6). He came to Down on 8 May 1876 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). …
- … Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242) records that she was in bed with a cold from 20 to 22 April …
- … staying for a month in Thomas Henry Farrer’s house there ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). …
- … Cecil, 8 June 1876 . See also letter from Emma Darwin to H. E. Litchfield, [March 1876] in …
- … see Correspondence vol. 23, letter from Emma Darwin to J. B. Innes, 24 December [1875] and …
- … Emma Litchfield (CD’s daughter) and Andrew Clark ; see letter to J. D. Hooker, 19 April [1876] and n. 2. The Darwins …
To W. E. Darwin 29 September [1876]
Summary
Discusses the purchase of some land;
plans to visit Southampton.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 29 Sept [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 145 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10625 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … Litchfield, [24–5 October 1876] (DAR 219.9: 142); Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). …
- … on 24 October 1876 and left again on 3 November 1876 ( letter from Emma Darwin to H. E. …
- … had been left in the care of CD and Emma Darwin following the death of his mother, Amy …
- … 7 to 20 October 1876 ( letter from Emma Darwin to Leonard Darwin, [29 September 1876] (DAR …
- … Emma Litchfield and her husband, Richard Buckley Litchfield , to care for the baby, the Darwins …
To Andrew Clark [late June 1876]
Summary
Wishes to arrange for William Darwin to see AC. William has suffered a concussion.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Andrew Clark, 1st baronet |
| Date: | [late June 1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 202: 36 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10553 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … and n. 7). In the event, Clark saw William at Down on 8 July ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR …
- … 242); letter from Emma Darwin to Leonard Darwin, [after 2 July 1876] (DAR 239.23: 1.45). …
- … Darwin’s accident on 10 May 1876 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). Clark had been CD’s and …
- … William saw James Paget on 30 May 1876 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242) records, ‘Wm & boys …
To Francis Darwin [2 June 1876]
Summary
Looks to FD’s "grand discovery" as almost certain. Suggests observations.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Darwin |
| Date: | [2 June 1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 271.3: 16 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10526 |
To W. D. Fox 26 May [1876]
Summary
Caroline [Wedgwood] has been ill for the last 20 months.
James Paget to be consulted about William Darwin’s brain concussion.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | 26 May [1876] |
| Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Pearce/Darwin Fox collection RBSC-ARC-1721-1-11) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10515 |
From James Paget 30 May 1876
Summary
Instructs CD that his son [William] should take a holiday following his concussion.
| Author: | James Paget, 1st baronet |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 May 1876 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.9: 12 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10518 |
To W. E. Darwin 20 November [1876]
Summary
Writes about the purchase of a horse.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 20 Nov [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 147 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10680 |
From Francis Darwin 2 May 1876
Summary
Has read letter from Jemmy. Amy has been practicing on the printing machine. Fritz has come back from the Vicar of Orpington.
| Author: | Francis Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 2 May 1876 |
| Classmark: | DAR 274.1: 23 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10492F |
From G. H. Darwin [after 28 March 1876]
Summary
Personal news – is unwell.
Mentions "Twin-papers" ["Short notes on heredity, etc., in twins", J. Anthropol. Inst. 5 (1876): 324–9] sent by Galton.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [after 28 Mar 1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 50 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10242 |
To F. J. Cohn 26 September [1876]
Summary
Invites him to visit Down.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ferdinand Julius Cohn |
| Date: | 26 Sept [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 143: 265 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10618 |
To Ernst Haeckel 16 September 1876
Summary
Discusses death of his daughter-in-law
and possible visit by EH.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Philipp August (Ernst) Haeckel |
| Date: | 16 Sept 1876 |
| Classmark: | Ernst-Haeckel-Haus (Bestand A-Abt. 1:1-52/ 40 [9893]) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10601 |
To S. A. Cecil 8 June 1876
Summary
Thanks for kindness in organising special train for Caroline Sarah Wedgwood when she was taken ill.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Sackville Arthur Cecil |
| Date: | 8 June 1876 |
| Classmark: | Hermitage Fine Art, Monaco (dealers) (7–8 July 2020, lot 751) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10535H |
To J. D. Hooker 17 October [1876]
Summary
Frank, who has been reclusive and very hardworking, is returning from Wales after a period of mourning for Amy.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Date: | 17 Oct [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 95: 423–4 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10644 |
To Ernst Haeckel 12 August 1876
Summary
Glad EH is coming to England.
Will be visiting eldest son in Southampton in September [but visit apparently delayed until 7 Oct, see "Journal"].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Philipp August (Ernst) Haeckel |
| Date: | 12 Aug 1876 |
| Classmark: | Ernst-Haeckel-Haus (Bestand A-Abt. 1:1-52/ 39 [9892]) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10577 |
To Francis Darwin 20 September [1876]
Summary
Suggests German works worth translating.
Is glad FD is keeping busy; he has worked excellently on proof-sheets [of Orchids (1877)].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Darwin |
| Date: | 20 Sept [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 211: 11 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10611 |
To Francis Darwin 27 [September 1876]
Summary
Sends last chapter of Orchids [1877] for revision.
Has some articles that might interest FD.
Has invited Ferdinand Cohn and his wife to Down but hopes they will not come.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Darwin |
| Date: | 27 [Sept 1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 211: 13 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10621 |
From G. H. Darwin 1 June 1876
Summary
Greatly excited by the astronomical implications of his work.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 June 1876 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 54 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10522 |
From W. E. Darwin 30 November [1876]
Summary
Pleased to hear about GHD’s paper at the Royal Society.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 Nov [1876] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 65) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11260F |
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| Darwin, C. R. | (28) |
| Darwin, Emma | (1) |
| Darwin, Francis | (6) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (5) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (2) |
| Haeckel, Ernst | (2) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (7) |
| Paget, James | (1) |
| Romanes, G. J. | (1) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (24) |
| Darwin, Francis | (6) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (5) |
| Haeckel, Ernst | (4) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (3) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (52) |
| Darwin, Francis | (12) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (10) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (9) |
| Haeckel, Ernst | (6) |
