From Lawson Tait 12 January 1880
Summary
Plans a "Darwin Festival" to celebrate CD’s birthday.
| Author: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 12 Jan 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 178: 41 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12418 |
To Lawson Tait 13 January 1880
Summary
The honour RLT proposes [Darwin Festival] is a great one, "but would it not be better to wait until I am in my grave?"
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Date: | 13 Jan 1880 |
| Classmark: | Shrewsbury School, Taylor Library |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12420 |
To Lawson Tait 15 January [1880]
Summary
Sends copy of Kosmos [containing Krause’s article on Erasmus Darwin].
Believes he can spare an Erasmus Darwin letter.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Date: | 15 Jan [1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 221.5: 41 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12425 |
From Lawson Tait 18 January [1880]
Summary
The Birmingham Philosophical Society proposes to celebrate CD’s birthday and make him their first Honorary Member. RLT will draft the address.
| Author: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 18 Jan [1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 99: 213–214 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12430 |
From Lawson Tait [13 February 1880]
Summary
Encloses cuttings from Birmingham Daily Post, 12 February 1880, p. 4, and 13 February 1880, p.5, reporting the presentation to CD of the first honorary membership of the Birmingham Philosophical Society.
| Author: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [13 Feb 1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 226.2: 44 (1 and 2) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12472F |
To Lawson Tait 13 February 1880
Summary
CD thanks RLT for his two notes, a newspaper article, and a copy of RLT’s address honouring him.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Date: | 13 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | Shrewsbury School, Taylor Library |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12475 |
To Lawson Tait 14 February 1880
Summary
Would be glad to see RLT at Down if he thinks it fit to come there to deliver the address honouring CD.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Date: | 14 Feb 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 147: 535 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12481 |
From Lawson Tait 15 July [1880]
Summary
The Birmingham Philosophical Society wishes to establish a Darwin prize medal for original scientific work. A fund is being raised to support research. Asks CD to contribute.
| Author: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 15 July [1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 99: 215–216 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12653 |
To Lawson Tait 16 July [1880]
Summary
Is honoured by RLT’s announcement, and offers a contribution to the Birmingham scientific fund.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Date: | 16 July [1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 202: 86 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12659 |
To Lawson Tait 19 July 1880
Summary
Sends £25 for the Birmingham Philosophical Society scientific fund.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Robert Lawson (Lawson) Tait |
| Date: | 19 July 1880 |
| Classmark: | Shrewsbury School, Taylor Library |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12662 |
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| Darwin, C. R. | (6) |
| Tait, Lawson | (4) |
| Tait, Lawson | (6) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (4) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (10) |
| Tait, Lawson |
