From Ernst Krause 10 February 1880
Summary
Birthday greetings.
Regrets Butler’s malicious attack.
| Author: | Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 10 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B55 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12469 |
Matches: 11 hits
- … Krause, Ernst Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Ernst Krause 10 February 1880 …
- … DAR 92: B55 Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause Berlin 10 Feb 1880 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Herr, | mit den herzlichsten Glückwünschen | Ihr | aufrichtig ergebener | Ernst Krause …
- … Darwin. London: John Murray. 1879. Krause, Ernst. 1879a. Erasmus Darwin, der Großvater und …
- … zur Geschichte der Descendenz-Theorie. Kosmos 4 (1878–9): 397–424. Krause, Ernst. 1880. …
- … Sir, | with the most heartfelt good wishes | Yours | sincerely devoted | Ernst Krause …
- … Butler ’s attack, see the letter to Ernst Krause, 4 February 1880 . See Erasmus Darwin , …
- … Bibliography Erasmus Darwin. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. Dallas, …
- … Geschichte der Descendenz-Theorie von Ernst Krause. Mit seinem Lebens- und Charakterbilde …
- … see Correspondence vol. 27, letter to Ernst Krause, 9 March 1879 ); the revised essay, …
To Ernst Krause 13 February 1880
Summary
Thanks EK for kind letter.
CD’s date on epitaph is a dreadful mistake. CD often overlooks errata.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause |
| Date: | 13 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | The Huntington Library (HM 36202) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12476 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Krause, Ernst …
- … To Ernst Krause 13 February 1880 …
- … Library (HM 36202) Charles Robert Darwin Down 13 Feb 1880 Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause …
- … Bibliography Erasmus Darwin. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. Dallas, …
- … Letter from Ernst Krause, 10 February 1880 . CD had not noticed the …
- … in Erasmus Darwin , p. 127 (see letter from Ernst Krause, 10 February 1880 and n. 3). …
From Ernst Krause 16 February 1880
Summary
Agrees not to reply to Butler.
| Author: | Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 16 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B56 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12484 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Krause, Ernst Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Ernst Krause 16 February 1880 …
- … In herzlicher Ergebenheit, hochgeehrter Herr, | Ihr | dankbarer | Ernst Krause …
- … DAR 92: B56 Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause Berlin 16 Feb 1880 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … this dispute. In cordial devotion, most esteemed Sir, | Yours | gratefully | Ernst Krause …
- … German, see p. 93–4. See letters to Ernst Krause , 9 February 1880 and 13 February 1880 . …
- … to the Athenæum (see letter from Ernst Krause, 6 February 1880 ; for Butler’s letter, see …
To Ernst Krause 9 February 1880
Summary
CD advises EK on his proposed letter answering Butler.
Considering the favourable reviews, sale of Erasmus Darwin has been poor.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause |
| Date: | 9 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | The Huntington Library (HM 36201) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12468 |
Matches: 8 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Krause, Ernst …
- … To Ernst Krause 9 February 1880 …
- … Library (HM 36201) Charles Robert Darwin Down 9 Feb 1880 Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause …
- … Bibliography Erasmus Darwin. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. Dallas, …
- … 1880 that any profit had been made ( letter to Ernst Krause, 29 July 1880 ). The German …
- … of Erasmus Darwin was published in April 1880 ( letter from Ernst Krause, 19 April 1880 ). …
- … See letter from Ernst Krause, 6 February 1880 . In his letter to CD of 6 February 1880 , …
- … Butler, 3 January 1880 . See letter from Ernst Krause, 7 February 1880 . In the event, CD …
From Ernst Krause 7 February 1880
Summary
Returns [Butler’s] attack, which he forgot to send yesterday.
| Author: | Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B54 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12466 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Krause, Ernst Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Ernst Krause 7 February 1880 …
- … DAR 92: B54 Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause Berlin 7 Feb 1880 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … es gestern vergessen. In herzlicher Ergebenheit | Ihr | Ernst Krause Berlin 7.2.1880. …
- … I had forgotten it yesterday. Cordially devoted | Yours | Ernst Krause Berlin 7.2.1880. …
- … German, see p. 76. See letter to Ernst Krause, 4 February 1880 . CD had sent Krause a copy …
- … 1 February [1880] , enclosure 1). See letter from Ernst Krause, 6 February 1880 . …
From Ernst Krause 6 February 1880
Summary
Thinks CD has no need to reply to Samuel Butler’s hostile article [in the Athenæum]. Offers to reply himself.
| Author: | Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 6 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B53 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12463 |
Matches: 10 hits
- … Krause, Ernst Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Ernst Krause 6 February 1880 …
- … a preliminary notice by Charles Darwin. London: John Murray. 1879. Krause, Ernst. 1880. …
- … DAR 92: B53 Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause Berlin 6 Feb 1880 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Krause 1880 ) was published in April 1880 ( letter from Ernst Krause, 19 April 1880 ). …
- … Bibliography Erasmus Darwin. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. Dallas, …
- … Geschichte der Descendenz-Theorie von Ernst Krause. Mit seinem Lebens- und Charakterbilde …
- … mögen, zeichne ich, hochverehrter Herr | Ihr | aufrichtig ergebener | Ernst Krause …
- … German, see pp. 74–5. See letter to Ernst Krause, 4 February 1880 . For Samuel Butler ’s …
- … state of health I remain, highly esteemed Sir | Yours | sincerely devoted | Ernst Krause …
To Ernst Krause 4 February 1880
Summary
Samuel Butler’s fierce attack on CD and EK in Athenæum. CD’s sentence saying that EK had altered his Kosmos article was accidentally omitted from second proofs. Butler insinuates that EK’s attack on his book was suggested by CD or interpolated by him in EK’s text.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause |
| Date: | 4 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | The Huntington Library (HM 36200) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12459 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Krause, Ernst …
- … To Ernst Krause 4 February 1880 …
- … Darwin. London: John Murray. 1879. Krause, Ernst. 1879a. Erasmus Darwin, der Großvater und …
- … Library (HM 36200) Charles Robert Darwin Down 4 Feb 1880 Ernst Ludwig (Ernst) Krause …
- … See Correspondence vol. 27, letter to Ernst Krause, 9 June [1879] . CD had written, ‘I …
- … Bibliography Erasmus Darwin. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. Dallas, …
To H. E. Litchfield 1 February [1880]
Summary
Sends the Litchfields two drafts of a letter in reply to Samuel Butler’s letter to the Athenæum; hopes for their approval.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Date: | 1 Feb [1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B98–101, B102, B121; DAR 185: 40 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12445 |
Matches: 9 hits
- … Darwin. London: John Murray. 1879. Krause, Ernst. 1879a. Erasmus Darwin, der Großvater und …
- … Theorie. Kosmos 4 (1878–9): 397–424. Krause, Ernst. 1879c. [Review of Evolution, old and …
- … Hardwicke and Bogue. Erasmus Darwin. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. …
- … Correspondence vol. 27, letter from Ernst Krause, 7 June 1879 , and Krause 1879b . William …
- … and Leonard Darwin , see enclosure 3. Ernst Krause had written the second section of …
- … the pasted extract. See Correspondence vol. 27, letter to Ernst Krause, 13 August 1879 , …
- … and letter from Ernst Krause, 16 August 1879 . Miss Seward: Anna Seward . …
- … Correspondence vol. 27, letter from Ernst Krause, 12 March 1879 , and letter from W. S. …
- … See Correspondence vol. 27, letter to Ernst Krause, 14 May 1879 . Butler’s former work was …
To Athenæum 1 February 1880
Summary
[A revised version (but also not sent) of the draft letter 12439.]
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Athenæum |
| Date: | 1 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B102 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12449 |
From W. S. Dallas 5 February 1880
Summary
Since CD has decided not to answer S. Butler’s charge, WSD will not reply either.
Will look over Francis Darwin’s lecture ["Climbing plants"] with a view to publishing it in Popular Science Review [19 (1880): 213–29].
| Author: | William Sweetland Dallas |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 5 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 99: 133–134 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12462 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … Darwin. London: John Murray. 1879. Krause, Ernst. 1879a. Erasmus Darwin, der Großvater und …
- … Review 19: 213–29. Erasmus Darwin. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. …
- … Butler compared the original essay by Ernst Krause ( Krause 1879a ) with the version in …
- … see Correspondence vol 27, letter to Ernst Krause, 13 August 1879 ). Dallas published …
From R. B. Litchfield 3 February 1880
Summary
Thinks Huxley’s judgment on answering S. Butler’s charges would be trustworthy, though THH is horribly pugnacious and would naturally be for fighting.
| Author: | Richard Buckley Litchfield |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 3 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B79–80 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12456 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … Darwin. London: John Murray. 1879. Krause, Ernst. 1879a. Erasmus Darwin, der Großvater und …
- … to an essay on his scientific works. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. …
- … John Murray. 1887. Erasmus Darwin. By Ernst Krause. Translated from the German by W. S. …
- … in response to Butler. The translation of Ernst Krause ’s essay ( Krause 1879a ) was the …
To T. H. Huxley 2 February 1880
Summary
Asks THH to advise him about a response to Samuel Butler’s attack accusing CD of dishonesty. Quotes the advice of others but will do what THH advises.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Huxley |
| Date: | 2 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 336) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12451 |
From H. E. Litchfield [1 February 1880]
Summary
Advise against making any reply to Samuel Butler’s charges.
| Author: | Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield; Richard Buckley Litchfield |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [1 Feb 1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B72–4; B91–4 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12450 |
To T. H. Huxley 4 February [1880]
Summary
Greatly relieved by THH’s letter [advising against a reply to Samuel Butler].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Huxley |
| Date: | 4 Feb [1880] |
| Classmark: | Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 338) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12458 |
From R. B. Litchfield 1 February 1880
Summary
Has shown S. Butler’s Athenæum letter to Frederick Pollock, who confirms RBL’s advice that it needs no answer. Sends an imaginary response by Butler.
| Author: | Richard Buckley Litchfield |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B75–8, 81 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12448 |
From H. E. Litchfield [1 February 1880]
Summary
Comments on drafts of CD’s letter to the Athenæum answering S. Butler’s charges.
| Author: | Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [1 Feb 1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: B93–4 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12444 |
To R. B. Litchfield 2 February 1880
Summary
Thanks RBL for advice [concerning dispute with Samuel Butler]. Notes reaction of family.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Richard Buckley Litchfield |
| Date: | 2 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 146: 56 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12453 |
Document type
| letter | (17) |
Author
| Darwin, C. R. | (8) |
| Krause, Ernst | (4) |
| Litchfield, R. B. | (3) |
| Darwin, H. E. | (2) |
| Litchfield, H. E. | (2) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (9) |
| Krause, Ernst | (3) |
| Huxley, T. H. | (2) |
| Athenæum | (1) |
| Darwin, H. E. | (1) |
Correspondent
| Athenæum | (1) |
| Dallas, W. S. | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (17) |
| Darwin, H. E. | (3) |
| Huxley, T. H. | (2) |
| Krause, Ernst | (7) |
| Litchfield, H. E. | (3) |
| Litchfield, R. B. | (4) |
