From Emma Darwin [19 April 1851]
Summary
Gives her reactions to CD’s reports on Anne’s health.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [19 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 14 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1405 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Emma Darwin [19 April 1851] …
- … DAR 210.13: 14 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down [19 Apr 1851] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … one of Emma’s pet names for CD ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 104). Probably Erasmus Alvey …
- … was nursing Anne . The Darwin children’s nurse, Jessie Brodie ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 86). …
From Emma Darwin [19 April 1851]
Summary
Is hopeful about Anne after receiving an encouraging message.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [19 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 13 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1404 |
Matches: 9 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Emma Darwin [19 April 1851] …
- … to Malvern in March to keep Anne company ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 132). …
- … DAR 210.13: 13 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down [19 Apr 1851] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … nursing of Anne, Emma also depended ‘on her eye for illness’ ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 133). …
- … Allen was staying with Emma in Down ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 132). Samuel Poole Acton was …
- … by special messenger. )’ Henrietta Emma Darwin , Anne’s younger sister, had been taken …
From Emma Darwin [21 April 1851]
Summary
Discusses Anne’s sickness and her hope.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [21 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 22 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1409 |
Matches: 10 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Emma Darwin [21 April 1851] …
- … DAR 210.13: 22 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down [21 Apr 1851] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … See also letter from Emma Darwin, [22–3 April 1851] . …
- … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … Harding , nurserymaid at Down House ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 80–1). A sand-glass, probably …
- … to leave Jersey, where she was staying, and come to Down ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 132). …
- … According to Emma Darwin’s diary, Elizabeth arrived on Tuesday, 22 April. …
- … of her pregnancy. Horace Darwin was born 13 May 1851. Emma had sent a message via Fanny …
To Emma Darwin [17 April 1851]
Summary
Reports the state of Anne Darwin’s health.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [17 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 8 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1399 |
Matches: 9 hits
- … Darwin, Emma …
- … To Emma Darwin [17 April 1851] …
- … Fanny Mackintosh Wedgwood] to go down to Malvern. ’ ( ’ (Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 132–3). …
- … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … DAR 210.13: 8 Charles Robert Darwin Malvern [17 Apr 1851] Emma …
- … Malvern for the second time on 17 April ( Emma Darwin’s diary). A letter of 18 April, from …
- … Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma …
From Emma Darwin [22–3 April 1851]
Summary
Thanks CD for his Monday notes about Anne, which are much better than previous ones.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [22–3 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 25 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1410 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Emma Darwin [22–3 April 1851] …
- … DAR 210.13: 25 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down [22–3 Apr 1851] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … See letter to Emma Darwin, [21 April 1851] , n. 2. …
- … was first administered to Emma during the birth of Francis Darwin , 16 August 1848 ( …
- … Leonard Darwin was born, 15 January 1850, CD himself administered chloroform to Emma ( …
From Emma Darwin [24 April 1851]
Summary
Her reactions to Anne’s death; hopes CD may soon return.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [24 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 30 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1414 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Emma Darwin [24 April 1851] …
- … DAR 210.13: 30 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down [24 Apr 1851] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … See letter from Emma Darwin [23 April 1851] , n. 7, for Fanny Mackintosh Wedgwood’s …
- … Anne’s worsening condition. See letter to Emma Darwin, [23 April 1851] . Fanny Mackintosh …
To Emma Darwin [21 April 1851]
Summary
An evening report on Annie Darwin’s somewhat improved condition.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [21 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 21 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1408A |
To Emma Darwin [18 April 1851]
Summary
Reports on Anne’s condition.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [18 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 10 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1401 |
From Emma Darwin [23 April 1851]
Summary
Tells of the hopes raised by CD’s letter of Monday regarding Anne’s health.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [23 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 26 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1411 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
- … From Emma Darwin [23 April 1851] …
- … DAR 210.13: 26 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down [23 Apr 1851] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … Southampton before proceeding to Down ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 132). Caroline refers to the …
- … Darwin , then nearly 2 1 2 years old. The final paragraph, written in pencil, refers to a letter from Fanny Mackintosh Wedgwood (preserved in DAR 210.13) dated ‘Tuesday 21 st ’ (a mistake for 22 April) that reads: My dearest Emma— …
To Emma Darwin [23 April 1851]
Summary
Tells of Anne’s death.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [23 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 28 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1412 |
To Emma Darwin [21 April 1851]
Summary
Further reports on Anne’s illness.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [21 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 19–20 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1408 |
To Emma Darwin [18 April 1851]
Summary
Reports on Anne’s illness.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [18 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 9 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1400 |
To Emma Darwin [19 April 1851]
Summary
Detailed account of progress of Anne’s illness.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [19 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 11 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1402 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Darwin, Emma …
- … To Emma Darwin [19 April 1851] …
- … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … DAR 210.13: 11 Charles Robert Darwin Malvern [19 Apr 1851] Emma …
- … April 1851 . See the second letter to Emma Darwin, [18 April 1851] . Hannah was a servant …
- … Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma …
- … Darwin and the children of Fanny Mackintosh Wedgwood stayed there while CD and Fanny nursed Anne in Malvern. Hensleigh Wedgwood was Emma’ …
To Emma Darwin [20 April 1851]
Summary
Reports on Anne’s health throughout the night and from 8 a.m. through to 4.30 p.m.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [20 Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 18 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1406 |
To William Erasmus Darwin 3 October [1851]
Summary
Discusses domestic affairs and gives some advice on manners.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 3 Oct [1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 2 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1456 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … et al. 29 vols to date. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1985–. Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … they were ‘dear friends’ of the Darwin children ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 106). CD’s Account …
- … Stairs’ of Down House. According to Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242), William returned home …
- … Henry James Wharton in Mitcham, Surrey, on 16 September ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). …
- … Emma’s brother, Francis (Frank) Wedgwood , near the Wedgwood pottery works at Etruria, Staffordshire. Horace Darwin , …
From Fanny Mackintosh Wedgwood 28 [April 1851]
Summary
Thoughts after the death of Anne.
| Author: | Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Mackintosh; Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Wedgwood |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 28 [Apr 1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 37 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1424 |
Matches: 8 hits
- … et al. 29 vols to date. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1985–. Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … via London, on 19 April ( letter to Emma Darwin, [19 April 1851] ). Fanny Allen . Leith …
- … in order to see the Great Exhibition ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 141). The George Tollet s of …
- … See letter to Emma Darwin, [21 April 1851] , in which CD …
- … of Caroline and Josiah Wedgwood III ( Emma Darwin’s diary). Effie and the other children …
- … Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Wedgwood London, Chester Terrace 28 [Apr 1851] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … that Anne asked after Henrietta Darwin. For Emma’s notes on Henrietta in the months …
To A. S. Horner 25 May [1851]
Summary
Thanks for her sympathy on the death of Annie Darwin, and sends news of Emma Darwin and the baby Horace.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Anne Susanna Lloyd; Anne Susanna Horner |
| Date: | 25 May [1851] |
| Classmark: | Cheffins (dealers) (10 January 2019, lot 209) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1428F |
Matches: 4 hits
- … sympathy on the death of Annie Darwin, and sends news of Emma Darwin and the baby Horace. …
- … Anne Elizabeth (Annie) Darwin , CD and Emma Darwin’s 10-year-old daughter, died on 23 …
- … Horace Darwin was born on 13 May 1851 (Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). Anne Susanna Horner …
- … Emma desires me to send her affectionate love to you & all your party. — Pray believe me | Dear M rs Horner | Yours truly & gratefully | C. Darwin …
From Fanny Mackintosh Wedgwood 25 April [1851]
Summary
Tells of the burial of Anne.
| Author: | Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Mackintosh; Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Wedgwood |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 25 Apr [1851] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.13: 33 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1419 |
Matches: 4 hits
To W. D. Fox [27 March 1851]
Summary
Sends condolences to WDF on the death of his father. Has brought his daughter [Anne] to J. M. Gully for the water-cure.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | [27 Mar 1851] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 78a) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1396 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … and governess, Catharine Ann Thorley , and with Henrietta Emma Darwin as a playmate. …
- … According to Emma Darwin’s diary, Miss Thorley left for Malvern on 28 March. CD …
- … return to Down until 31 March ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 130 and ‘Journal’; Correspondence …
- … by Richard Broke Freeman. London: printed for the author. 1984. ] Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … failing since the summer of 1850 ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 132), was to be left in Malvern …
To W. D. Fox 29 April [1851]
Summary
His favourite child, Anne, has unexpectedly died.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | 29 Apr [1851] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 79) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1425 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … to my knowledge, spoke of her. ’ ( ’ (Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 137). For an analysis of the …
- … et al. 29 vols to date. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1985–. Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
- … Emma could not possibly join me in nursing our darling: she almost daily expects her confinement. I have not yet thanked you for your most kind & interesting letter of the 10 th . I most truly hope that your health is better. Yours affectionately | C. Darwin …
Document type
| letter | (34) |
Author
| Darwin, C. R. | (23) |
| Darwin, Emma | (6) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (6) |
| Darwin, Catherine | (2) |
| Langton, Catherine | (2) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (11) |
| Darwin, Emma | (8) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (8) |
| Mackintosh, F. E. E. | (4) |
| Wedgwood, F. E. E. | (4) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, C. R. | (34) |
| Darwin, Emma | (14) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (14) |
| Mackintosh, F. E. E. | (6) |
| Wedgwood, F. E. E. | (6) |
