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CD and ED bequeath an annuity of £50 to J. Parslow [the Darwins’ butler].

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Has had two bad days with boils.

Is reading Last days of Pompeii [Edward Bulwer Lytton (1834)].

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Reports on his father’s health, and Catherine’s. CD, himself, has been a little sick.

Hensleigh [Wedgwood] thinks he has settled the free-will question – "we have none whatsoever".

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His health not good.

Has been reading John Evelyn’s Life of Mrs Godolphin, and Mme Sévigné.

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Family news. Finds Shrewsbury too noisy.

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Anxiety about R. W. Darwin’s health.

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Has been unwell but is improving. His father also very ill.

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CD fears he must wear Emma with his unwellness and complaints.

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Reports the state of Anne Darwin’s health.

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Reports on Anne’s illness.

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Reports on Anne’s condition.

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Detailed account of progress of Anne’s illness.

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Is hopeful about Anne after receiving an encouraging message.

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Gives her reactions to CD’s reports on Anne’s health.

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Reports on Anne’s health throughout the night and from 8 a.m. through to 4.30 p.m.

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Further reports on Anne’s illness.

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An evening report on Annie Darwin’s somewhat improved condition.

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Discusses Anne’s sickness and her hope.

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Thanks CD for his Monday notes about Anne, which are much better than previous ones.

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Tells of the hopes raised by CD’s letter of Monday regarding Anne’s health.