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From Emma Wedgwood   [30 December 1838]

Summary

Seeks to persuade CD to leave town at once, go to Shrewsbury for doctoring and some rest, then come to Maer for more rest, for he has looked "so unwell". She knows it must be hard for him to be unable to do his work.

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [30 Dec 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 157
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-465

Matches: 2 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
  • … DAR 204: 157 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [30 Dec 1838] Charles Robert Darwin …

From Emma Wedgwood   [26 December 1838]

Summary

Responds to his "business letter" about the maids, then chides herself for feeling dull and disagreeable when she has had everything all her life.

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [26 Dec 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 155
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-462

Matches: 5 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
  • … DAR 204: 155 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [26 Dec 1838] Charles Robert Darwin …
  • … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
  • … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
  • … Miss Farrer is identified in Emma Darwin (1915) 1: 234 n. as aunt of the first Lord …

From Emma Wedgwood   [25–6 November 1838]

Summary

Responds to items in CD’s letter, just received. Suggests parts of London where he might look for a house. Gives news of friends and relatives.

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [25 or 26] Nov 1838
Classmark:  DAR 204: 151
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-444

Matches: 5 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
  • … DAR 204: 151 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer 25 Nov 1838 26 Nov 1838 Charles Robert Darwin …
  • … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
  • … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
  • … Emma’s cousin, vicar of Maer since 1825. See Emma Darwin (1915) 1: 180. A reference to her …

From Emma Wedgwood   [23 December 1838]

Summary

Describes the journey home and the long talks on their return. No maid has been found, so he should engage the one she saw, "for ten guineas & tea & sugar a year". She thought CD looked unwell and overtired.

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [23 Dec 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 154
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-460

Matches: 2 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
  • … DAR 204: 154 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [23 Dec 1838] Charles Robert Darwin …

To Emma Wedgwood   [29 December 1838]

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The house at 12 Upper Gower Street is theirs.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:  [29 Dec 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 210.8: 8
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-463

Matches: 8 hits

  • Darwin, Emma
  • … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin
  • … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
  • … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
  • … gaudy colours of the walls and furniture ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 18). The house was badly …
  • Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma
  • … DAR 210.8: 8 Charles Robert Darwin London, Gt Marlborough St, 36 [29 Dec 1838] Emma
  • … th . — Goodbye, my own dear Emma | Most affectionately yours. — Chas. Darwin The Cook from …

From Emma Wedgwood   [3 December 1838]

Summary

She agrees that London is the place to settle. She is eager to see him and full of plans.

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [3 Dec 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 153
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-449

Matches: 2 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
  • … DAR 204: 153 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [3 Dec 1838] Charles Robert Darwin …

From Emma Wedgwood   [29 December 1838]

Summary

Is delighted to learn they have "Macaw Cottage" [12 Upper Gower Street] – their second choice; hopes they have disposed of the dead dog in the garden. Much family news.

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [29 Dec 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 156
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-464

Matches: 2 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
  • … DAR 204: 156 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [29 Dec 1838] Charles Robert Darwin …

From Emma Wedgwood   [21–2 November 1838]

Summary

Writes lovingly of small events since he left Maer. Fears their opinions may differ on "the most important subject", religion, but is grateful for his openness about his "honest & conscientious doubts".

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [21–2 Nov 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 150
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-441

Matches: 3 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
  • … DAR 204: 150 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [21–2 Nov 1838] Charles Robert Darwin …
  • … John Wedgwood . See also letter from Emma Darwin , [ c . February 1839]. CD apparently did …

To Emma Wedgwood   [14 November 1838]

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In his first letter after their engagement, CD reports on the happy reception of the news by his family. He hopes she will not find life with him solitary and dull after the lively social life of Maer.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:  [14 Nov 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 210.8: 4
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-437

Matches: 5 hits

  • Darwin, Emma
  • … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin
  • … DAR 210.8: 4 Charles Robert Darwin Shrewsbury [14 Nov 1838] Emma
  • Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma
  • Emma, I kiss the hands with all humbleness and gratitude, which have so filled up for me the cup of happiness— it is my most earnest wish, I may make myself worthy of you. Good bye | Most affectionately Yours | Chas Darwin

From Emma Wedgwood   [30 November 1838]

Summary

Has accepted the Hensleigh Wedgwoods’ invitation to go to London with them; can look at houses with CD. She wishes to avoid extravagance; asks him to choose three or four for her to see.

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [30 Nov 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 152
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-447

Matches: 2 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
  • … DAR 204: 152 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [30 Nov 1838] Charles Robert Darwin …

From Emma and Elizabeth Wedgwood to Catherine Darwin   [13 November 1838]

Summary

Hopes the Darwins in Shrewsbury will help her convince CD that he must not hurry their marriage too greatly. Sarah Elizabeth Wedgwood [II] adds a postscript to the same effect.

Author:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Addressee:  Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton
Date:  [13 Nov 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 174
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-434

Matches: 3 hits

  • … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, Catherine Langton, Catherine …
  • … DAR 204: 174 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [13 Nov 1838] Emily Catherine (Catherine) …
  • … From Emma and Elizabeth Wedgwood to Catherine Darwin   [13 November 1838] …

To Emma Wedgwood   [7 August 1838]

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Summary

His [first] railway journey was disappointing.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:  [7 Aug 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 210.8: 3
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-423

Matches: 5 hits

  • Darwin, Emma
  • … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin
  • Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma
  • … DAR 210.8: 3 Charles Robert Darwin London, Gt Marlborough St, 36 [7 Aug 1838] Emma
  • Darwin lived at 43 Great Marlborough Street; the Hensleigh Wedgwood s were frequent visitors. CD and Emma

To Emma Wedgwood   [21 November 1838]

Summary

Recounts his misadventures on the train journey back to London. Tells of a visit to the FitzRoys and a friendly letter from Lyell. Whether CD and Emma should live in central London or in the suburbs is a perplexing problem, much discussed by relatives and friends.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:  [21 Nov 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 210.8:5
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-440

Matches: 4 hits

To Emma Wedgwood   [30 November – 1 December 1838]

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His search for a London house. He visits the Lyells, who give solemn advice to choose their London acquaintances carefully.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:  [30 Nov – 1 Dec 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 210.8: 7
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-448

Matches: 4 hits

To Emma Wedgwood   [31 December 1838 –] 1 January 1839

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Has moved into the Gower Street house. Is pleased with it and its location.

Hopes to be able to finish his Glen Roy paper soon.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:  [31 Dec 1838 –] 1 Jan 1839
Classmark:  DAR 210.8: 9
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-466

Matches: 4 hits

To Emma Wedgwood   [27 November 1838]

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CD and Erasmus continue to search for a house in central London. They have tea with the Carlyles.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin
Date:  [27 Nov 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 210.8: 6
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-445

Matches: 5 hits

  • Darwin, Emma
  • … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin
  • … DAR 210.8: 6 Charles Robert Darwin Athenaeum Club [27 Nov 1838] Emma
  • Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma
  • … Believe me, dear Emma. Most affectionately yours. C.  Darwin Read the Postscript & be kind …

To Charles Lyell   [12 November 1838]

Summary

Announces his engagement to Emma Wedgwood.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:  [12 Nov 1838]
Classmark:  American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.12)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-432

Matches: 3 hits

  • … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
  • … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
  • … and her reactions see her letter to her aunt Jessie Sismondi ( Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 5–7). …

From Robert Waring Darwin to Josiah Wedgwood II   13 November 1838

Summary

RWD’s happiness that Emma has accepted CD’s proposal of marriage.

Author:  Robert Waring Darwin
Addressee:  Josiah Wedgwood, II
Date:  13 Nov 1838
Classmark:  V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 96)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-433

Matches: 6 hits

  • … nursing the ailing Bessy Wedgwood. See Emma Darwin (1915) 2: 12 and Wedgwood 1980 , p.   …
  • … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
  • … 1915): Emma Darwin: a century of family letters, 1792–1896. Edited by Henrietta …
  • … to R.  W. Darwin, 15 November 1838). Emma and Elizabeth were the only unmarried children …
  • Darwin’s animosity towards Harriet Martineau was well known in the family (see Wedgwood 1980 , pp.  232–3). Bessy, apparently to tease him, had expressed the hope that CD would become engaged to Martineau (see letter from Josiah Wedgwood II and Emma
  • Emma, as if it had been Martineau herself that Charles had obtained. Pray give my Love to Elizabeth, I fear I ought to condole with her, as the loss will be very great. ever dear Wedgwood your affectionate Brother | R W Darwin

To Susan Darwin   [26 April 1838]

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Thanks for ham and corrections in spelling. Gives account of his social activities in past week.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:  [26 Apr 1838]
Classmark:  DAR 92: A5–6
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-410

Matches: 3 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 …
  • … CD’s first cousin, once removed (see Emma Darwin (1915) 1: 143 n. ). ‘Insinivation’ is the …

From Josiah Wedgwood II and Emma Wedgwood to R. W. Darwin   15 November 1838

Summary

JW’s satisfaction in bestowing Emma on CD.

[A note from Emma on cover thanks RWD for the way the family have received her.]

Author:  Josiah Wedgwood, II
Addressee:  Robert Waring Darwin
Date:  15 Nov 1838
Classmark:  V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 198)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-438

Matches: 2 hits

  • … marriage of Charles Robert Darwin Esquire and Miss Emma Wedgwood ’ between R.  W. Darwin …
  • … From Josiah Wedgwood II and Emma Wedgwood to R.  W. Darwin   15 November 1838 …
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