From T. H. Farrer to Horace Darwin [before 27 June 1879]
Summary
Explains why he does not approve of an engagement between his daughter, Emma Cecilia (Ida) Farrer and Horace Darwin.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Horace Darwin |
| Date: | [before 27 June 1879] |
| Classmark: | English Heritage, Down House (EH 88207899) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12124F |
From T. H. Farrer 12 October 1879
Summary
Gives up his wish to keep secret the engagement of his daughter to Horace Darwin.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 12 Oct 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 93 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12253 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Gives up his wish to keep secret the engagement of his daughter to Horace Darwin. …
- … uncertain ( letter from T. H. Farrer to Horace Darwin, [August–September 1879] (Down …
- … Horace Darwin and Ida Farrer had announced their wish to become engaged in June, but T. H. …
- … 123); letter from T. H. Farrer to Horace Darwin, [August–September 1879] (Down House, EH …
- … Darwin to H. E. Litchfield, [29 September 1879] (DAR 219.9: 211)). See also letter from CD to T. H. Farrer, 27 June [1879] . Farrer’s letter to Horace …
- … Horace today. I will only add—as I have been the great obstacle hitherto—that if his health and work stand, as I trust they will, I shall personally hope to get as much happiness from the connection as I could from any marriage which carries her away from home Believe me | Very sincerely yours with every kind wish to yourself & Mrs Darwin | …
To T. H. Farrer 31 October 1879
Summary
Discusses financial and other arrangements for marriage of Horace Darwin and Ida Farrer. Mentions anticipated inheritance of children.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 31 Oct 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 185: 19 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12280 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … and other arrangements for marriage of Horace Darwin and Ida Farrer. Mentions anticipated …
- … Horace Darwin and Ida Farrer were married on 3 January 1880 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR …
- … CD’s property, with CD’s later additions, see the letter to Horace Darwin, [28 June 1879]. …
- … Horace as one of the most fortunate of men— Believe me, my dear Farrer | Yours very sincerely | Charles R. Darwin …
- … Darwin children, 21 February 1879 . One of T. H. Farrer’s brothers, William James Farrer , was a lawyer; for the results of the interview, see the letter from W. M. Hacon, 7 November 1879 . William Mackmurdo Hacon . In January 1881, Horace …
From T. H. Farrer 2 November 1879
Summary
Concerning the settlement for Horace Darwin and Ida.
Will give CD’s potato papers to Lord Sandon.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 2 Nov 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 95 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12287 |
To T. H. Farrer 27 June [1879]
Summary
Wishes to call on THF to discuss the situation with regard to Horace Darwin [who wishes to marry THF’s daughter, Emma Cecilia (Ida)].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 27 June [1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 185: 21 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12125 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … to discuss the situation with regard to Horace Darwin [who wishes to marry THF’s daughter, …
- … The year is established by the reference to Horace Darwin (see n. 2, below). …
- … concerns ( letter from T. H. Farrer to Horace Darwin, [26 June 1879] (Down House MS, EH …
- … a note for Horace the previous day at the home of Erasmus Alvey Darwin , where the Darwins …
- … Darwin, [1 July 1879] (DAR 219.1: 123); CD’s ‘Journal’ (Appendix II)). In the note, Farrer had explained his objections to an engagement between Horace …
- … Horace’s conduct appear less presumptuous in your eyes than it must naturally appear to you. I would call on you anywhere this evening or as early as you like tomorrow morning, if you will grant me an interview. Believe me | my dear Farrer | Yours very sincerely | Charles Darwin …
To T. H. Farrer 13 October 1879
Summary
Rejoices at THF’s consenting to the marriage of his daughter Ida and Horace Darwin, although the match is a poor one for Ida "in a worldly point of view". [See 12253.]
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 13 Oct 1879 |
| Classmark: | English Heritage, Down House (EH 88207898) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12256A |
Matches: 3 hits
- … the marriage of his daughter Ida and Horace Darwin, although the match is a poor one for …
- … to making public the engagement of Horace Darwin and Ida Farrer . See letter from T. H. …
- … Horace has as sweet a temper & as unselfish a disposition as anyone whom I have ever known; & this is of more importance for the happiness of married life than wealth, grandeur or distinction, & more even than strong health. — I beg you to give my love to Effie, & once again accept my very true thanks. Believe me, my dear Farrer | Ever yours sincerely. | Charles Darwin …
From T. H. Farrer 10 October 1880
Summary
Replies to CD’s questions about worms at Abinger ruins.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 10 Oct 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 102 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12751 |
From T. H. Farrer 30 October 1879
Summary
Has Torbitt any further results? THF has forgotten what he had proposed to do.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 Oct 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 94 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12279 |
From T. H. Farrer 16 June 1872
Summary
Asks CD for seeds of some plants.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 16 June 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 72 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8390 |
From T. H. Farrer 5 November 1881
Summary
Has received Earthworms.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 5 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 104 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13461 |
To T. H. Farrer 13 October 1880
Summary
THF’s copybook has cleared up all points. The castings are invaluable. Encloses further queries [missing].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 13 Oct 1880 |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/37) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12755 |
From T. H. Farrer 9 October 1880
Summary
Sends the marked plans of the Abinger Hall excavation site.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Oct 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 101 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12748 |
From T. H. Farrer 16 October 1880
Summary
Notes and replies to queries on worm-castings and worm activity on a rubble-covered road.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 16 Oct 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 63: 42 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12762 |
From T. H. Farrer 6 October 1880
Summary
Replies to CD’s questions [in 12732] regarding the Abinger Hall excavations.
Torbitt.
Family news.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 6 Oct 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 100 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12739 |
From T. H. Farrer 13 January 1882
Summary
Potatoes [from Torbitt experiment] sent him for eating were very poor. Those for seed produced abundantly, but have not resisted disease better than other kinds that Payne [his gardener] has grown.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 13 Jan 1882 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 105 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13617 |
Matches: 2 hits
- … s gardener was George Payne . Horace and Ida Darwin ’s first child, Erasmus Darwin (1881– …
- … Darwin I hardly think it is worth while to send the inclosed to Caird—but will mention it to him next week. As regards the potatoes sent to me—those which were for eating we found very poor. Those which were for seed have produced abundantly but we have not tried them yet. They have not resisted disease better than other kinds which Payne has grown Sincerely yrs | T H Farrer It was a pleasure to see Ida looking so bright & well but Horace …
To T. H. Farrer 8 October 1880
Summary
Questions the exact location of rooms and trenches at Abinger excavation [for Earthworms].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 8 Oct 1880 |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/35); DAR 185: 38 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12743 |
From T. H. Farrer 8 March 1880
Summary
Agrees that CD should write to the Times [about Torbitt’s potato experiments].
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 8 Mar 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 99 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12527 |
Document type
| letter | (17) |
Author
| Farrer, T. H. | (12) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (5) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (11) |
| Farrer, T. H. | (5) |
| Darwin, Horace | (1) |
