From J. M. Herbert 28 December 1880
Summary
News of JMH’s second marriage.
Death of Charles Whitley’s wife.
Thinks CD’s fame in Europe is greater than that of Cuvier.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 28 Dec 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 187 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12884 |
From J. M. Herbert 9 October 1881
Summary
Thanks for Earthworms.
Condolences on death of Erasmus.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Oct 1881 |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 188 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13383 |
From J. M. Herbert 15–17 April 1832
Summary
Writes news of Cambridge friends, professors, music, the Reform Bill, and cholera. Expresses belief that CD will take his place with Cuvier and Humboldt.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 15–17 Apr 1832 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 113 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-165 |
From J. M. Herbert 1[–4] December 1832
Summary
Sends news of himself and CD’s friends. Discusses changes in England, the coming elections, Cambridge politics.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 1[–4] Dec 1832 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 112 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-193 |
From J. M. Herbert [28 March] 1834
Summary
A letter full of news of Cambridge and friends: the BAAS meeting at Cambridge; charges of corruption in the University; the Cambridge petition on behalf of Dissenters.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [28 Mar] 1834 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 126 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-240 |
From J. M. Herbert [19 November 1836]
Summary
Welcomes CD; has tried to find him. May see him in Cambridge. Reminisces about CD’s musical taste and memory. Describes Charles Whitley’s wedding and wife. Mentions friends.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [19 Nov 1836] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 137 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-323 |
From J. M. Herbert 13 January [1839]
Summary
Sends congratulations on CD’s engagement, with a gift.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 13 Jan [1839] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 168 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-487 |
From John Maurice Herbert 3 May 1867
Summary
Asks whether CD will subscribe to a memorial for Richard Dawes [1793–1867].
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 3 May 1867 |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 184 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5526 |
From John Maurice Herbert 26 January 1868
Summary
Congratulates CD on George’s success.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 26 Jan 1868 |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 185 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5802 |
From J. M. Herbert 23 November 1872
Summary
Thanks for copy of Expression.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 23 Nov 1872 |
Classmark: | DAR 166: 186 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8644 |
From [J. M. Herbert] [early May 1831]
Summary
Asks CD to accept a Coddington microscope, which accompanies his anonymous note.
Compliments CD on talent and sincerity.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [early May 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 35 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-99 |