From Robert Wedgwood to Emma Darwin 3 February [1871]
Summary
Information [for CD] on old, sloping, ridged fields.
| Author: | Robert Wedgwood |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | 3 Feb [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 181: 65 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8198 |
From Emma Darwin to J. B. Innes 24 December [1880]
Summary
News of the opening of the reading room at Down. CD is pleased Innes was interested in his book; both Innes’s facts are new to him.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Brodie Innes |
| Date: | 24 Dec [1880] |
| Classmark: | Cleveland Health Sciences Library (Robert M. Stecher collection) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12935F |
From W. E. Darwin to Emma Darwin [after 30 September 1867]
Summary
Sends the information about Rouse the tutor.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [after Sept 1867] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 29) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5636F |
From W. E. Darwin to Emma Darwin [25 January 1868]
Summary
Expresses his pleasure at GHD’s degree.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [25 Jan 1868] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 33) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5798F |
To Emma Wedgwood [7 August 1838]
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: 6 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma …
- … Charles Robert Darwin London, Gt Marlborough St, 36 [7 Aug 1838] Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … To Emma Wedgwood [7 August 1838] …
- … to mean an intimate talk or cozy chat (see letter to Emma Wedgwood, [14 November 1838] , …
- … and letter from Emma Wedgwood, [23 December 1838] ). Haliburton 1837–8 . …
- … Street; the Hensleigh Wedgwood s were frequent visitors. CD and Emma used the word ‘goose’ …
From Robert Wedgwood to Emma Darwin 9 February [1871]
Summary
Encloses letters from two owners [W. Corbett and C. Randell] of large farms concerning fields with ridges and furrows in the direction of the slope. All local men agree the ridges do not change shape.
| Author: | Robert Wedgwood |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Feb [1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 181: 66, 67, DAR 161: 226 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8205 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … Wedgwood, Robert Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma …
- … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … From Robert Wedgwood to Emma Darwin 9 February [1871] …
- … DAR 181: 66, 67, DAR 161: 226 Robert Wedgwood Dumbleton 9 Feb [1871] Emma …
- … Emma— I enclose you two letters from two intelligent men—both of them large farmers. Indeed all that I have spoken to are unanimous in saying that the Ridges remain unchanged in Shape. Y rs . ever— R. Wedgwood …
To Emma Wedgwood [26 January 1839]
Summary
He has the wedding ring. Agrees to coming straight home after the wedding, if that is what she prefers.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [26 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 13 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-493 |
From Charles and Emma Darwin to F. J. Wedgwood [after 11 March 1871]
Summary
A draft letter [but sent in the original state by Emma Darwin]. Approves of FJW’s notice of his views.
CD has slightly revised parts in view of both approving and disapproving critics, but still remains convinced about his fundamental notions.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin; Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Frances Julia (Snow) Wedgwood |
| Date: | [after 11 Mar 1871?] |
| Classmark: | V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 57–31570) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8127 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Darwin, C. R. Wedgwood, Emma …
- … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Down [after 11 Mar 1871? ] Frances Julia (Snow) Wedgwood …
- … Darwin, Emma Wedgwood, F. J. …
- … V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 57–31570) Charles Robert Darwin Emma …
- … From Charles and Emma Darwin to F. J. Wedgwood [after 11 March 1871] …
- … and was intended for Emma Darwin to copy in a letter to Wedgwood, whose nickname was Snow. …
From W. E. Darwin to Emma Darwin 8 August [1862]
Summary
WED thinks Bournemouth a suitable holiday destination for ED and CD.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | 8 Aug [1862] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 4) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3674F |
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 [23 January 1839]
Summary
Responds warmly to his very nice letter. CD need have no fear that she will not be as happy as he.
Again expresses uneasiness that their opinions on religion do not agree on all points. Hopes they will sympathise in their feelings on the subject.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [23 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 162 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-492 |
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 |
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 |
From Francis Wedgwood to Emma Darwin [before 4 January 1871]
Summary
Will observe old furrowed fields for CD in the early spring. Suggests locations in Scotland and Rugby with ridge and furrowing in old pastures.
| Author: | Francis (Frank) Wedgwood |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [before 4 Jan 1871] |
| Classmark: | DAR 181: 49 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7426 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Wedgwood, Francis Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma …
- … Wedgwood/Emma Darwin …
- … From Francis Wedgwood to Emma Darwin [before 4 January 1871] …
- … DAR 181: 49 Francis (Frank) Wedgwood Barlaston [before 4 Jan 1871] Emma …
- … at one’s disposal’ ( OED ). Wedgwood refers to Henrietta Emma Darwin . Cumberland Place …
- … refers to his daughter Mabel Wedgwood . According to Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242), she …
To Emma Darwin [23 May 1848]
Summary
Family news. Finds Shrewsbury too noisy.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [23 May 1848] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 29 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1178 |
To Emma Darwin [31 October 1847]
Summary
Has had two bad days with boils.
Is reading Last days of Pompeii [Edward Bulwer Lytton (1834)].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [31 Oct 1847] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 26 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1132 |
From W. E. Darwin to Emma and/or Charles Darwin c. 20–5 September 1877
Summary
Description of their English dinner companions at a foreign hotel.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin; Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | c. 20-25 Sept 1877 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.5: 18 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11146F |
From Emma Wedgwood [3 January 1839]
Summary
Emma is surprised how quickly CD has moved into the new house and understands his feeling of triumph. Wants him and Fanny [Mrs Hensleigh] Wedgwood to settle on hiring a cook.
Is reading Mansfield Park [Jane Austen (1814)], which she finds "very suitable".
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [3 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 158 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-482 |
Matches: 6 hits
- … Wedgwood, Emma Darwin, Emma Darwin, C. R. …
- … DAR 204: 158 Emma Wedgwood/Emma Darwin Maer [3 Jan 1839] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … From Emma Wedgwood [3 January 1839] …
- … excisions made from CD’s letter to Emma Wedgwood, [31 December 1838 –] 1 January 1839 . …
- … brother. Sarah Elizabeth (Eliza) Wedgwood, Jessie’s sister. Emma taught a class on Sundays …
- … Emma is surprised how quickly CD has moved into the new house and understands his feeling of triumph. Wants him and Fanny [Mrs Hensleigh] Wedgwood …
To Emma Wedgwood [14 November 1838]
Summary
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 |
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