From W. E. Darwin to Charles and Emma Darwin 22 July 1880
Summary
Returns Geikie’s letter; is glad he has accepted settlement of gravel through melting of snow. Is trudging around with hammer and bag with help of Ramsay’s book. Describes visits to Kenilworth and Stratford. Sara consulted a physician. Called on Reginald D. and enjoyed meeting relations and seeing picture of Erasmus. Reginald very taken with George.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin; Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | 22 July 1880 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 76) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12665F |
From W. E. Darwin 4 November 1871
Summary
Will write to de Chaumont to ask whether anyone at Netley is able to observe shivering fits. Has not got H. Spencer essays.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 Nov 1871 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 115) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8052F |
From E. A. Darwin 11 December [1872]
Summary
Thinks Mr Salt has not understood about their wills and wants to clarify the matter when he has heard from CD.
| Author: | Erasmus Alvey Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 Dec [1872] |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: B84–5 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8671 |
To W. E. Darwin [31 May 1862]
Summary
Wants WED to forward dried Malaxis to G. C. Oxenden.
Has been dissecting Viola flowers.
[Letter from Emma Darwin to WED, verso p. 3.]
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | [31 May 1862] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 98 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3580 |
From E. Schweizerbart’sche Verlagsbuchhandlung 11 July 1862
Summary
Relates death of H. G. Bronn.
Discusses publication of German edition of Orchids [1862].
| Author: | E. Schweizerbart’sche Verlagsbuchhandlung |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 July 1862 |
| Classmark: | DAR 177: 69 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3654 |
From Francis Darwin [before 30 June 1872]
Summary
A. H. Garrod on relationship of heart-beat to amount of work done by heart.
| Author: | Francis Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [before 30 June 1872] |
| Classmark: | DAR 162: 53 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8365 |
From Emma Darwin to F. J. Hughes 13 February 1882
Summary
Thanks for sympathy on death of Erasmus [Alvey Darwin].
Suggests rewording statement concerning source of CD’s views on evolution.
Recalls happy days at Penally.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Frances Jane Fox; Frances Jane Hughes |
| Date: | 13 Feb 1882 |
| Classmark: | University of British Columbia Library, Rare Books and Special Collections (Pearce/Darwin Fox collection RBSC-ARC-1721-1-15) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13683 |
From W. E. Darwin 23 July [1863]
Summary
Could not find Anchusa but will go out and find some.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 23 July [1863] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 18) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4251F |
From E. A. Darwin 11 October [1866]
Summary
Disposal of Susan’s effects. Legacies to CD’s children. EAD has taken the letters and papers and asked Henry [Parker] to forward the George Richmond pictures of CD and Emma.
Caroline looks "miserably ill".
| Author: | Erasmus Alvey Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 Oct [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 105: B48–51 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5238 |
From John Price 28 October 1868
Summary
Congratulates CD on success at Cambridge [of George Darwin].
Would like CD to study the anomalous Cardamine pratensis.
| Author: | John Price |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 28 Oct 1868 |
| Classmark: | DAR 174: 75 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6434 |
To Trenham Reeks? 10 March [1858]
Summary
Asks whether correspondent can assist in determining value of slate slabs with relief figures executed for Josiah Wedgwood [I].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Trenham Reeks |
| Date: | 10 Mar [1858] |
| Classmark: | British Geological Survey Archives (GSM 1/501) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2236 |
To F. E. Abbot 6 June [1871]
Summary
Sends subscription for the Index.
FEA’s article ["The intuitional and scientific schools of free religion", Index 15 Apr 1871] is one of the most striking CD has read.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Ellingwood Abbot |
| Date: | 6 June [1871] |
| Classmark: | Harvard University Archives (Papers of F. E. Abbot, 1841–1904. Named Correspondence, 1857–1903. Folder: Darwin, Charles and W. E. Darwin (son), 1871–1883, box 44. HUG 1101) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7804 |
From W. E. Darwin 22 April [1863]
Summary
Sent off Corydalis. Observations on Corydalis pistils.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 22 Apr [1863] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 12) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4120F |
Matches: 2 hits
- … bugloss; see Correspondence vol. 11, letter from W. E. Darwin, 4 May [1863] ). Henrietta …
- … E. Darwin, 1 May [1863] (this volume, Supplement). CD’s interest in Corydalis (the genus of fumeworts) may have related to his investigation of pelorism in some species of Corydalis , and whether it was adaptive or a case of reversion (see Correspondence vol. 11, …
To W. E. Darwin [20 June 1858]
Summary
Relates domestic affairs.
Thinks his bees’ cell theory will hold good.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | [20 June 1858] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 28 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2267 |
From M. D. Conway 24 December 1872
Summary
Introduces himself as an acquaintance of E. A. Darwin. Offers miscellaneous observations on human expression.
| Author: | Moncure Daniel Conway |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 24 Dec 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 161: 219 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8694 |
From J. D. Hooker 14 [January] 1869
Summary
Oliver overlooked CD’s request about rutaceous flowers. Of precisely which points about the ovules does CD want illustrations?
| Author: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 14 [Jan] 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 48: A78, DAR 103: 3 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5729 |
To W. E. Darwin 3 January [1881]
Summary
Thanks WED for some earthworm observations.
Discusses investments.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 3 Jan [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 170 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12973 |
To W. E. Darwin 20 [January or February 1871?]
Summary
Asks WED’s help in acquiring expression photographs and engravings.
Wishes to send Langstaff a copy of his book [Expression], in gratitude for his valuable notes.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 20 [Jan or Feb] 1871 |
| Classmark: | Natural History Museum, Library and Archives (General Special Collections MSS DAR 32) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8529 |
From W. E. Darwin [17 November 1871]
Summary
Says has sent a copy of CD’s memorial to Captain Jones. Passes on Sir Geo. Grey’s comments on pasturage near Morpeth. Tells superstition about straight furrows and fairies.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [17 Nov 1871] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 38) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8073F |
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 |
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