From W. E. Darwin 4 February 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 4 Feb 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 89) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13035G |
From W. E. Darwin 6 February 1881
Summary
Reports his observations on numbers of Rhododendron leaves found buried [by earthworms].
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 6 Feb 1881 |
Classmark: | DAR 162: 112/1 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13039 |
From W. E. Darwin 16 February 1881
Summary
Brokers have purchased Leeds Corporation Stock.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 16 Feb 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 90) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13054F |
From W. E. Darwin 18 February 1881
Summary
Discusses the possible rebuilding of a pair of cottages on CD’s farm at Beesby, Lincolnshire.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 18 Feb 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 91) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13055F |
From W. E. Darwin [13 March 1881]
Summary
Cannot write so is using Lily as secretary. Proud to be member of Geological Society. Sends observations of rhododendron leaves. Could not find piece of ploughed land. Has proved Josiah Wedgwood III’s death in North Eastern Railway Company. Taking care because head hurts.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [13 Mar 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 101) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13141F |
From W. E. Darwin [24 April 1881]
Summary
Sends observations of wormcasts at Malvern. Describes stay at Abinger.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [24 Apr 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 102) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13141G |
From W. E. Darwin 7 May 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 7 May 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 92) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13148F |
From W. E. Darwin 23 May 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 23 May 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 93) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13170G |
From W. E. Darwin [7 October 1881]
Summary
Asks for two property valuations. Is afraid he has made a mistake in CD’s property settlements.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [7 Oct 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 104) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13325F |
From W. E. Darwin [13 October 1881]
Summary
Discusses division of Trust. Is concerned Bessy’s portion will be smaller than Henrietta's. Had a pleasant visit in Cambridge. There is a clerical error in the division of CD’s property.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [13 Oct 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 103) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13340G |
From W. E. Darwin 20 October [1881]
Summary
Thanks for Worms.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 20 Oct [1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 94) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13416F |
From W. E. Darwin 1 November 1881
Summary
Requests a list of CD’s trust securities; he and Sara have finished Worms; asks what he should do with dividend warrant.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 1 Nov 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 95) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13445F |
From W. E. Darwin 21 November 1881
Summary
Financial matters; executing EAD’s will; pleased to hear news about Prof. Challis.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 21 Nov 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 96) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13497F |
From W. E. Darwin 9 December 1881
Summary
Financial paperwork; pleased at news of Horace and Ida Darwin’s baby, Erasmus.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Dec 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 98) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13541F |
From W. E. Darwin 14 December [1881]
Summary
Paperwork relating to 6 Queen Anne Street, London.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 14 Dec [1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 97) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13548F |
From W. E. Darwin 29 December 1881
Summary
North East Railway Consols.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 29 Dec 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 99) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13585F |
To the Darwin children 3 January 1881
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Elizabeth (Bessy, Lizzy) Darwin; Francis Darwin; George Howard Darwin; Horace Darwin; Leonard Darwin; William Erasmus Darwin; Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
Date: | 3 Jan 1881 |
Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 169 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12972 |
To the Darwin children 16 September 1881
Summary
A circular letter on the distribution of his money at death and the division ofErasmus’ estate.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Elizabeth (Bessy, Lizzy) Darwin; Francis Darwin; George Howard Darwin; Horace Darwin; Leonard Darwin; William Erasmus Darwin; Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
Date: | 16 Sept 1881 |
Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 183 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13340 |
To the Darwin children 20 December 1881
Summary
Has promised to pay Hooker about £250 annually "for the formation of a perfect MS catalogue of all known plants [Index Kewensis]".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Elizabeth (Bessy, Lizzy) Darwin; Francis Darwin; George Howard Darwin; Horace Darwin; Leonard Darwin; William Erasmus Darwin; Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
Date: | 20 Dec 1881 |
Classmark: | DAR (CD library—Index Kewensis tom. 1) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13570 |
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