From W. E. Darwin 9 January 1879
Summary
Sends figures on increase in value of North Western Railway stocks. Says consol stock considered much more secure for bankers. Does not think his own bank is in danger of a run. Is glad to see the Emperor of Prussia has confirmed CD’s appointment to Academy. Is snowing at Bassett.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Jan 1879 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 70) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11823F |
From W. E. Darwin 25 February [1879]
Summary
Thanks CD profusely for the circular which detailed his and Emma Darwin’s plans to increase their children’s income. Thinks a few hundred really makes the difference for feeling really rich, especially as he now knows how important it is for bankers to have available personal savings.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 25 Feb [1879] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 71) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11896F |
From W. E. Darwin 29 April [1879]
Summary
There is a hyacinth growing upside down in Hankinson’s garden. Sends picture of it. Leslie Stephen knows of no worthwhile sources of information on Dr Erasmus Darwin.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 29 Apr [1879] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 73); DAR 177: 254 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12017F |
From W. E. Darwin [9 November 1879]
Summary
Sends CD petition from Olmstead and asks him to forward it around to get good signatures.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [9 Nov 1879] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 74), Gardner 1880, pp. 31–9 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12301F |
From W. E. Darwin [8 December 1879]
Summary
Returns Guthrie. Comments at length on Guthrie’s critique of Spencer.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [8 Dec 1879] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 72) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12346F |
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