To H. E. Darwin 20 March 1871
Summary
Reports on sales and reception of his book [Descent]. Thanks HED for her help.
Wallace’s article in the Academy [2 (1870–1): 177–82] shows CD has had no influence on him; the review has had hardly any influence on CD.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Date: | 20 Mar 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 153: 77 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7605 |
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To H. E. Litchfield [after 5] November 1871
Summary
CD is "more than pleased" by what R. B. Litchfield said of him. Congratulates HEL on having "so noble a husband".
All were "profoundly" interested by HEL’s account [of their welcome at the Working Men’s College].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Date: | [after 5] Nov 1871 |
| Classmark: | Emma Darwin (1904) 2: 251–2; DAR 153: 79 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8040 |
To H. E. Litchfield [before 2 December 1871]
Summary
Sends MS of section on voice as a means of expression [Expression, pp. 86–93]. CD is dissatisfied with it – wishes he could avoid the subject.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Date: | [before 2 Dec 1871] |
| Classmark: | The British Library (Add MS 58373) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8134 |
To H. E. Litchfield 4 September [1871]
Summary
An affectionate letter to HL on her honeymoon. Urges her to keep her mother as an example.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Date: | 4 Sept [1871] |
| Classmark: | The British Library (Add MS 58373) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7922 |
To H. E. Litchfield 2 December [1871]
Summary
Sends MS chapter on voice from Expression to HL for examination.
Agrees with R. B. Litchfield about Herbert Spencer’s views on speech and music.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Date: | 2 Dec [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 185: 35 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8089 |
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| Darwin, C. R. | (5) |
| Darwin, H. E. | (5) |
| Litchfield, H. E. |
| Darwin, C. R. | |
| Darwin, H. E. | (5) |
| Litchfield, H. E. | (5) |
