From William Jenner to Emma Darwin [17 March 1864]
Summary
Proposes to examine CD at Down.
| Author: | William Jenner |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [17 Mar 1864] |
| Classmark: | DAR 168: 49 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4368 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Jenner, William Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma …
- … From William Jenner to Emma Darwin [17 March 1864] …
- … DAR 168: 49 William Jenner London, Harley St, 8 [17 Mar 1864] Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … The date is based on a record in Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242) of a visit by Jenner on …
- … 20 March 1864 was 17 March. No letter from Emma Darwin to Jenner on this subject has been …
- … February 1864 (DAR 210.6: 115), Henrietta Emma Darwin wrote that her parents were ‘rather …
- … had contacted Jenner. In addition, Emma Darwin mentioned in a letter to William Erasmus …
From J. B. Innes to Emma Darwin 8 March 1872
Summary
Down parish and family matters.
| Author: | John Brodie Innes |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | 8 Mar 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 167: 31 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8238 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Innes, J. B. Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma …
- … From J. B. Innes to Emma Darwin 8 March 1872 …
- … DAR 167: 31 John Brodie Innes Milton Brodie 8 Mar 1872 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … Crabbe, George. 1878. Church restoration. Fraser’s Magazine 17: 449–57. Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1904): Emma Darwin, wife of Charles Darwin. A century of family letters. Edited by …
- … Emma Litchfield and her husband were staying with CD and Emma Darwin at a rented house, 9 …
- … Street, Portland Place, London ( Emma Darwin (1904) 2: 254). John William Brodie Innes , …
From Emma Darwin to Frederick Pollock 23 October [1863?]
Summary
Apologises that CD is too unwell to do any work, but he is most interested in the frequent occurrence of inherited variations in one locality. It would have been a pleasure to visit if his health had permitted.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Jonathan Frederick (Frederick) Pollock, 1st baronet |
| Date: | 23 Oct [1863?] |
| Classmark: | Private collection |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4321F |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Pollock, Frederick …
- … From Emma Darwin to Frederick Pollock 23 October [1863? ] …
- … Private collection Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down 23 Oct [1863? ] Jonathan Frederick ( …
- … him to accept your very kind invitation I am | Sir yours obediently | Emma Darwin …
- … ill from October 1863 into 1864, and Emma Darwin wrote several letters on his behalf; see, …
- … Correspondence vol. 11, letter from Emma Darwin to Julius von Haast, 12 December [1863] . …
To Emma Darwin [5 April 1840]
Summary
An amusing description of his railway journey to Shrewsbury.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [5 Apr 1840] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 5 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-564 |
Matches: 8 hits
- … Darwin, Emma …
- … To Emma Darwin [5 April 1840] …
- … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … Nicholas Nickleby. ‘Chucky’ is Susan Darwin ( Emma Darwin (1904) 2: 13) and the ‘killcrop’ …
- … Bibliography Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1904): Emma Darwin, wife of Charles Darwin. A century of family letters. Edited by …
- … DAR 210.8: 5 Charles Robert Darwin Shrewsbury [5 Apr 1840] Emma …
- … Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma …
From Emma Darwin to Ernst Haeckel 22 September [1876]
Summary
Arranges for EH’s visit to Down.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Philipp August (Ernst) Haeckel |
| Date: | 22 Sept [1876] |
| Classmark: | Ernst-Haeckel-Haus (Bestand A-Abt. 1:1-52/ 41 [9894]) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10614 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Haeckel, Ernst …
- … From Emma Darwin to Ernst Haeckel 22 September [1876] …
- … A-Abt. 1:1-52/ 41 [9894]) Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down 22 Sept [1876] Ernst Philipp …
- … luncheon on 26 September 1876 ( letter from Emma Darwin to Leonard Darwin, [26 September …
- … 1876] (DAR 239.23: 1.49), and Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). Orpington was the nearest …
- … you again what pleasure it will give him to see you— very sincerely yours | Emma Darwin …
To Emma Darwin [17 November 1848]
Summary
CD fears he must wear Emma with his unwellness and complaints.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [17 Nov 1848] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 32 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1208 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Darwin, Emma …
- … To Emma Darwin [17 November 1848] …
- … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … DAR 210.8: 32 Charles Robert Darwin London, Park St [17 Nov 1848] Emma …
- … Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma …
- … Darwin’s funeral. Erasmus had already left for Shrewsbury (see Wedgwood and Wedgwood 1980 , p. 249). A note on the verso in Emma’ …
From Emma Darwin to Alphonse de Candolle 17 December [1863]
Summary
CD sends thanks for pamphlet.
He has been very unwell for three months; it will be long before he can apply himself to his usual pursuits.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Alphonse de Candolle |
| Date: | 17 Dec [1863] |
| Classmark: | Archives de la famille de Candolle (private collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4358 |
Matches: 4 hits
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 |
From Emma Wedgwood [9 January 1839]
Summary
Glad to have his letter; supposes she will receive only two or three more from him in her life.
Thinks he should leave the curtains for her.
Discusses Mungo Park and Sir Walter Scott’s Life.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [9 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 160 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-486 |
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 E. A. Darwin to Emma Darwin [before 19 November 1867]
Summary
Caroline says Jos [Wedgwood III] is "much pulled down".
| Author: | Erasmus Alvey Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [before 19 Nov 1867] |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: B121 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5334 |
Matches: 6 hits
From Emma Darwin to George Maw 28 December 1863
Summary
CD too unwell to write but has signed the [unspecified] paper and forwarded it as requested.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Maw |
| Date: | 28 Dec 1863 |
| Classmark: | Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Library (MAW/1/11) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4360 |
From Emma Darwin [c. February 1839]
Summary
Discusses CD’s religious doubts. Fears his work may lead him to discount what cannot be proved, and advises that there are some things which, "if true are likely to be above our comprehension" and "that there is a danger in giving up revelation".
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [c. Feb 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 14 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-471 |
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 …
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 [28 April 1858]
Summary
CD recounts an idyllic stroll and nap – "as pleasant a rural scene as ever I saw, and I did not care one penny how any of the beasts or birds had been formed".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [28 Apr 1858] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 34 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2261 |
Matches: 7 hits
- … Darwin, Emma …
- … To Emma Darwin [28 April 1858] …
- … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … English literature at Queen’s University, Belfast. Not identified. Henrietta Emma Darwin . …
- … was written after the letter to Emma Darwin, [25 April 1858] . Simon Francis Bernard was …
- … DAR 210.8: 34 Charles Robert Darwin Moor Park [28 Apr 1858] Emma …
- … Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma …
To Emma Darwin [25 June 1846]
Summary
CD has been stomachy and sick, but not very uncomfortable.
Working on proofs [of South America] and cannot keep printer supplied with manuscript.
His thoughts of her, and news of the children who are at Down with him.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [25 June 1846] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 25 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-981 |
From Emma Darwin to J. B. Innes 12 October [1874]
Summary
Parish and family news.
Francis Darwin’s marriage; Francis serves as CD’s assistant.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Brodie Innes |
| Date: | 12 Oct [1874] |
| Classmark: | Cleveland Health Sciences Library (Robert M. Stecher collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9674 |
Matches: 9 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Innes, J. B. …
- … From Emma Darwin to J. B. Innes 12 October [1874] …
- … M. Stecher collection) Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down 12 Oct [1874] John Brodie Innes …
- … very kind regards | yours very sincerely | Emma Darwin P.S I obeyed your directions about …
- … et al. 29 vols to date. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1985–. Emma Darwin ( …
- … 1904): Emma Darwin, wife of Charles Darwin. A century of family letters. Edited by …
- … Brodii & never possessed it’ ( letter from Emma Darwin to J. B. Innes, 24 June [1874] , …
- … Darwin married Amy Ruck on 23 July 1874 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)), and rented Down …
- … CD’s secretary in summer 1874 (see Emma Darwin (1904) , 2: 269). See Correspondence vol. …
From Emma Darwin to W. D. Fox [6–27 September 1863]
Summary
Encloses a four-page printed pamphlet on the cruelty of steel traps [see Collected papers 2: 83–4].
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | [6–27 Sept 1863] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 142a) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4294 |
Matches: 8 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Fox, W. D. …
- … From Emma Darwin to W. D. Fox [6–27 September 1863] …
- … Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 142a) Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Malvern Wells [6–27 Sept 1863] …
- … An appeal. [By Charles and Emma Darwin. ] [Bromley, Kent]: [privately printed. ] [1863. ] …
- … Ellen Sophia Fox . See letter from Emma Darwin to W. D. Fox, 8 December [1863] and n. …
- … between this letter and the letter from Emma Darwin to W. D. Fox, [29 September 1863] , …
- … see letter from G. B. Sowerby Jr to Emma Darwin, 22 July 1863 , and Appendix IX). None …
- … here have been found. Emma refers to Francis Sacheverel Darwin and to his son-in-law, …
From Emma Darwin to Albert Günther 7 April [1874]
Summary
Invites AG to stay at Down.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Albrecht Carl Ludwig Gotthilf (Albert) Günther |
| Date: | 7 Apr [1874] |
| Classmark: | Shrewsbury School, Taylor Library (39) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9397 |
Author
| Darwin, C. R. | (1349) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (109) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (87) |
| Darwin, Emma | (85) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (85) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (812) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (257) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (111) |
| Darwin, Emma | (105) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (105) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, C. R. | (2160) |
| Hooker, J. D. | (366) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (198) |
| Darwin, Emma | (190) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (190) |
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