To Henry Bence Jones 23 June [1861]
Summary
Noting that he is not an M.D., he would be much gratified should the University of Breslau think fit to honour him.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henry Bence Jones |
| Date: | 23 June [1861] |
| Classmark: | Walter R. Benjamin Autographs (dealer) (1992) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3194A |
From Henry Bence Jones 2 August 1870
Summary
CD has complained of pins and needles keeping him from working on his book [Descent]. If he could spend ten days with HBJ, he would be well and fit.
| Author: | Henry Bence Jones |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 2 Aug 1870 |
| Classmark: | DAR 168: 79 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7293 |
To H. B. Jones 3 August [1870]
Summary
Despite HBJ’s good aid, CD’s stomach will not permit a visit.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henry Bence Jones |
| Date: | 3 Aug [1870] |
| Classmark: | The British Library (Surrogate RP 3120) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7293A |
To H. B. Jones [23 April 1866?]
Summary
Had hoped to call, but cannot do so comfortably, so will HBJ call on CD instead, for a consultation?
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henry Bence Jones |
| Date: | [23 Apr 1866?] |
| Classmark: | Wellcome Collection (Bence Jones autograph letter file) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5064A |
To [H. B. Jones?] 13 April [1866]
Summary
CD’s plans have changed. He will be in London the following week and therefore able to call on correspondent.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henry Bence Jones |
| Date: | 13 Apr [1866] |
| Classmark: | Sotheby’s (dealers) (17 December 1973) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13868 |
From Henry Bence Jones to Emma Darwin 1 October [1867]
Summary
CD’s sudden temporary failure of memory and his eczema are not serious and would be relieved by rest and good diet.
| Author: | Henry Bence Jones |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Oct [1867] |
| Classmark: | DAR 168: 78 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5639 |
From H. B. Jones 10 February [1866]
Summary
Sends a diet for CD’s flatulence.
| Author: | Henry Bence Jones |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 10 Feb [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 168: 77 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5003 |
To Henry Bence Jones 3 January [1866]
Summary
A report on his somewhat improved health.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henry Bence Jones |
| Date: | 3 Jan [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 249: 86 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4968A |
Kyle, Robert A. 2001. Henry Bence Jones – physician, chemist, scientist and biographer: a man for all seasons. British Journal of Haematology 115: 13–18.
Jones, Henry Bence. 1865a. On the rapidity of the passage of crystalloid substances into the vascular and non-vascular textures of the body. [Read 2 February 1865.] Proceedings of the Royal Society of London 14: 63–4.
Jones, Henry Bence. 1865b. On the rate of passage of crystalloids into and out of the vascular and non-vascular textures of the body. [Read 4 May 1865.] Proceedings of the Royal Society of London 14: 220–3.
To John Tyndall 25 April [1873]
Summary
Sends Huxley’s "charming letter". Asks whether it should be sent to Lady Millicent Jones. CD is "so happy about the whole affair".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Tyndall |
| Date: | 25 Apr [1873] |
| Classmark: | DAR 261.8: 16 (EH 88205954) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8877 |
Matches: 2 hits
- … was the widow of Henry Bence Jones , a subscriber to the Huxley fund. Bence Jones had died …
- … Henry Huxley (see n. 2, below). CD refers to the letter from T. H. Huxley, 24 April 1873 , a copy of which was enclosed with the letter to subscribers to T. H. Huxley’s gift, [25 April 1873] . Millicent Bence Jones …
To W. D. Fox 6 February [1867]
Summary
Has just sent MS of Variation off to printer. Is in darkness about its merits.
News of family and their health. Riding seems to help him.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | 6 Feb [1867] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 147) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5392 |
To subscribers to T. H. Huxley’s gift [25 April 1873]
Summary
A circular letter forwarding to subscribers a copy of Huxley’s letter of thanks [8873].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Subscribers to T. H. Huxley gift |
| Date: | [25 Apr 1873] |
| Classmark: | DAR 99: 71 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8876 |
From Elizabeth Juliana Sabine 7 December [1864]
Summary
Acknowledges the receipt of CD’s letter on behalf of her husband, who is unwell.
| Author: | Elizabeth Juliana Sabine |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 Dec [1864] |
| Classmark: | DAR 177: 2 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4705 |
From John Tyndall 9 April [1873]
Summary
Is convinced that the "brotherly spirit of the transaction" will cause Huxley not to raise objections.
| Author: | John Tyndall |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Apr [1873] |
| Classmark: | DAR 106: C11 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8852 |
From E. A. Darwin [after 21 April 1869]
Summary
Discusses CD’s health and James Paget’s "verdict".
| Author: | Erasmus Alvey Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [after 21 Apr 1869] |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: B65 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6521 |
From Charles Lyell 4 November 1864
Summary
Delighted to hear that CD was awarded Copley Medal. Important because award by chartered institution acts on outsiders and helps increase stock of moral courage.
| Author: | Charles Lyell, 1st baronet |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 Nov 1864 |
| Classmark: | K. M. Lyell ed. 1881, 2: 383–4 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4658 |
| letter | (37) |
| bibliography | (3) |
| people | (2) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (21) |
| Bence Jones, Henry | (3) |
| Darwin, E. A. | (2) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (2) |
| Tyndall, John | (2) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (14) |
| Bence Jones, Henry | (5) |
| Darwin, Emma | (3) |
| Fox, W. D. | (3) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (3) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (35) |
| Bence Jones, Henry | (8) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (5) |
| Darwin, Emma | (3) |
| Fox, W. D. | (3) |
