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 Horace Darwin to F. M. Balfour 14 March 1879
Summary
Frank [Darwin] has refused Cambridge Examinership. Frank, in agreement with his father, thinks he does not know enough systematic botany. HD believes this is not necessary. Can Frank still change his mind?
| Author: | Horace Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Maitland Balfour |
| Date: | 14 Mar 1879 |
| Classmark: | National Records of Scotland (GD433/2/103B/95–6) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11933 |
To Horace Darwin 23 October [1879]
Summary
Thanks for all Horace has done for him and for his ship-shape account. Hopes Horace has charged him enough. There will be less to divide amongst them, which seems to please Frank.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Horace Darwin |
| Date: | 23 Oct [1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 258: 549 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12268G |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Darwin, Horace …
- … To Horace Darwin 23 October [1879] …
- … DAR 258: 549 Charles Robert Darwin Down 23 Oct [1879] Horace Darwin …
- … 21 February 1879 ). Frank: Francis Darwin . Horace was going to spend a few days with his …
- … Horace’s account has not been found. He had worked on a tank for either rain water or liquid sewage (for garden use) in the orchard at Down House ( letter from Emma Darwin …
- … Horace. Many thanks for all the many things which you have done for me & for your ship-shape account,— all as clear as daylight. — I hope you have charged me enough for all your own affairs. — The tank is a heavy expense, & there will be so much the less to divide amongst you all at the end of January or beginning of February, & this seems rather to please Frank. — How happy you will be my dear old fellow on Saturday. — Your affect | C. Darwin …
To Horace Darwin [28 June 1879]
Summary
Sends an enclosure [a statement of CD’s finances and estimate of the inheritance his children may expect] for HD and Ida to read; CD very pleased to be able to leave his children comfortably provided for.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Horace Darwin |
| Date: | [28 June 1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 185: 5, 20 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12384 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Darwin, Horace …
- … To Horace Darwin [28 June 1879] …
- … DAR 185: 5, 20 Charles Robert Darwin unstated [28 June 1879] Horace Darwin …
- … 262.11: 17 (English Heritage 88206204)). Horace Darwin asked Ida Farrer to marry him in …
- … Horace— I send the enclosed for you & Ida to read— Please return it, that I may send it to Henrietta & she to William, & then my trouble will be over. Good bye dear Jemmy: it is the greatest pleasure which I can have in life that I shall leave you all comfortably provided for. | Yours affect | C. Darwin …
To the Darwin children 21 February 1879
Summary
Circular about the distribution of the overplus of his income and advice on investment.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Elizabeth (Bessy, Lizzy) Darwin; Francis Darwin; George Howard Darwin; Horace Darwin; Leonard Darwin; William Erasmus Darwin; Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Date: | 21 Feb 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 153 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11896 |
From W. M. Hacon 13 October 1879
Summary
How to bargain on Horace Darwin’s marriage-settlement: Francis received £5000; Horace could receive more as an inducement for the Farrers to increase Ida’s dowry.
| Author: | William Mackmurdo Hacon |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 13 Oct 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 166: 22 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12256 |
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 John Tyndall 14 February 1879
Summary
Has been asked to contribute to W. K. Clifford memorial fund. Asks JT’s advice on how much the committee hopes to raise. Would like to give handsomely but feels bound "with such a lot of children, not to be extravagant".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Tyndall |
| Date: | 14 Feb 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 261.8: 30 (EH 88205968) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11882 |
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 G. H. Darwin 10 May 1879
Summary
Sends abstracts of more articles [on Dr Erasmus Darwin] from Monthly Magazine.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 10 May 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 76 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12048 |
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 |
To Reginald Darwin 2 May 1879
Summary
Leaves home on 6th for a rest.
Will commence writing Erasmus Darwin.
Apologises for keeping RD’s various books for so long a time.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Reginald Darwin |
| Date: | 2 May 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 153: 100 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12025 |
To W. M. Hacon 8 November [1879]
Summary
Discusses the marriage-settlement for Horace and Ida.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Mackmurdo Hacon |
| Date: | 8 Nov [1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 202: 60 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12301 |
From J. D. Hooker 13 March 1879
Summary
Urges Frank to reconsider his refusal of Cambridge Examinership.
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 13 Mar 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 104: 125–7 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11938 |
Matches: 3 hits
- … tripos at the University of Cambridge. Horace Darwin also wanted Francis to reconsider and …
- … this would be possible ( letter from Horace Darwin to Francis Maitland Balfour, 14 March …
- … Darwin Dyer has kept me informed of the steps he took regarding Frank’s appointment to the Examinership at Cambridge; from the conversation he had with Horace …
From Anthony Rich 7 November 1879
Summary
Thanks for CD’s amusing letter from Coniston.
Commiserates on CD’s proof-reading chore.
George Darwin has visited him.
| Author: | Anthony Rich |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 Nov 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 176: 138 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12298 |
From W. M. Hacon 31 December 1879
Summary
WMH’s agent is coming to Down for CD to sign transfer of £5000 North Eastern Railway stocks. Horace is coming to his office to execute the marriage-settlement.
| Author: | William Mackmurdo Hacon |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 31 Dec 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 166: 26 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12378 |
To G. H. Darwin 8 [July 1879]
Summary
Inquires concerning a possibility of searching old deeds about the Darwin family history.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 8 [July 1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.1: 86 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12137 |
| letter | (32) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (12) |
| Hacon, W. M. | (5) |
| Farrer, T. H. | (4) |
| Darwin, Francis | (2) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (2) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (18) |
| Darwin, Horace | (4) |
| Farrer, T. H. | (3) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (2) |
| Balfour, F. M. | (1) |
| Balfour, F. M. | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (30) |
| Darwin, Elizabeth | (1) |
| Darwin, Francis | (3) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (4) |
| Darwin, H. E. | (1) |
| Darwin, Horace | (5) |
| Darwin, Leonard | (1) |
| Darwin, Reginald | (1) |
| Darwin, V. H. | (1) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (2) |
| Farrer, T. H. | (7) |
| Galton, E. S. | (1) |
| Hacon, W. M. | (6) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (3) |
| Litchfield, H. E. | (1) |
| Marshall, Victor | (1) |
| Rich, Anthony | (1) |
| Tyndall, John | (1) |
