From W. E. Darwin 16 October 1875
Summary
Sent a copy of Orchis book to Gentry. Mentions Morley’s article on Diderot. Asks for another copy of the new edition of Descent.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 16 Oct 1875 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 55) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10201G |
From W. E. Darwin [15? December 1875]
Summary
Asks CD whether it is worth sending money to prop up the Index.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [15? Dec 1875] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 56) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10297F |
From W. E. Darwin [24 April 1877?]
Summary
Sends notes made in June 1867, on Rhamnus catharticus and R. lanceolatus. Encloses diagrams and measurements relating to pollen size in R. lanceolatus.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [24 Apr 1877?] |
Classmark: | DAR 109: A44, A71–6 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10343 |
From W. E. Darwin [before 29 January 1876?]
Summary
Purchases cigarettes for CD.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [before 29 Jan 1876?] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 58) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10366F |
From W. E. Darwin 20 April [1876]
Summary
Sends a pamphlet for FD and Ruck, who did not turn up for breakfast.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 20 Apr [1876] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 59) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10458F |
From W. E. Darwin 28 September [1876]
Summary
Recommends that CD buy a plot of land.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 28 Sept [1876] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 60) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10622F |
From W. E. Darwin [12 or 19 July 1877]
Summary
Discusses an experiment.
His dogs appear to have rabies.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [12 or 19] July 1877 |
Classmark: | DAR 210.5: 14 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10743 |
From W. E. Darwin [24 August 1877]
Summary
Action of heavy rain on the leaves of Robinia.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [24 Aug 1877] |
Classmark: | DAR 162: 85 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10753 |
From W. E. Darwin [15 January 1877]
Summary
Thanks for the copy of Orchids.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [15 Jan 1877] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 66) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10794F |
From W. E. Darwin [25 March? 1877]
Summary
Staying with W. D. Fox on the Isle of Wight. Offers to find Pulmonaria plants.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [25 Mar? 1877] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 67) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10922F |
From W. E. Darwin 4 April 1877
Summary
Arrangements about a purchase of land.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 4 Apr 1877 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 61) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10923F |
From W. E. Darwin 5 October [1877]
Summary
Thanks CD for present of £300.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 5 Oct [1877] |
Classmark: | DAR 210.5: 21 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11169 |
From W. E. Darwin 24 October 1877
Summary
Asks for key and letter to be sent to him at the New University Club in London.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Oct 1877 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 62) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11204F |
From W. E. Darwin 27 October [1876]
Summary
Discussing a purchase of land.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 27 Oct [1876] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 64) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11212F |
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 |
From W. E. Darwin 10 February [1880]
Summary
"Dia" [as a prefix] means "through, across".
WED’s wife would like to meet the Huxleys.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 10 Feb [1880] |
Classmark: | DAR 209.7: 159 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11352 |
From W. E. Darwin 22 May [1878]
Summary
Extract from Athenæum 11 May [1878], p. 606, of R. I. Lynch on germination of the provision tree.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 22 May [1878] |
Classmark: | DAR 209.6: 199–200 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11523 |
From W. E. Darwin 10 July [1878]
Summary
Has taken OCM to the photographer’s, and is sending photographs to be signed.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 10 July [1878] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 68) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11597F |
From W. E. Darwin 13 [December 1878]
Summary
Surprised and delighted by Mr Rich’s bequest as it will greatly increase his income. Intends to leave money to the Royal Society to contribute to science. Houses in London are a good investment even in times that are nervous for bankers.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 13 [Dec 1878] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 69) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11790F |
From W. E. Darwin 9 January 1879
Summary
Sends figures on increase in value of North Western Railway stocks. Says consol stock considered much more secure for bankers. Does not think his own bank is in danger of a run. Is glad to see the Emperor of Prussia has confirmed CD’s appointment to Academy. Is snowing at Bassett.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Jan 1879 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 70) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11823F |
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Wedgwood, Emma | (2) |
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Darwin, Sara | (1) |
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