From G. H. Darwin [29 August 1881]
Summary
E. A. Darwin’s funeral arrangements.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [29 Aug 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 91 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13303 |
To G. H. Darwin 30 August [1881]
Summary
CD is sorry he bothered GHD about the solicitor, but he boils with indignation to this day when he remembers how rudely he was treated by Mr Salt’s firm in London [40 years earlier].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 30 Aug [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.1: 108 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13305 |
From G. H. Darwin [after 26 August 1881]
Summary
The merchants suggest that CD keep the wine and return it if more is corked.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [after 26 Aug 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 93 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13309 |
To G. H. Darwin 6 [October 1881]
Summary
Is obliged to GHD for arranging everything.
Sorry about the proof-sheets.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 6 [Oct 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.1: 110 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13319 |
From G. H. Darwin [7 September 1881]
Summary
Gives an account of the reception of his paper at York [BAAS meeting].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [7 Sept 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 92 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13321 |
To G. H. Darwin 8 September [1881]
Summary
Has been visiting Anthony Rich, who persists in his intention to leave his property to CD despite the large fortune left by Erasmus. It is now all the more necessary for CD to arrange his own will.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 8 Sept [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.1.: 109 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13322 |
From G. H. Darwin [9 September 1881]
Summary
Has found the missing packet of forks, which he will send or take to Down.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [9 Sept 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 94 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13367 |
From G. H. Darwin 15 October 1881
Summary
Sends text of the gravestone inscription [for E. A. Darwin] and details of arrangements for removal of furniture from Queen Anne St.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 15 Oct 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 95 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13401 |
From G. H. Darwin [after 15 October 1881]
Summary
Has sent the inscription [for E. A. Darwin’s gravestone]. If CD approves, will he forward it to G. S. ffinden [Vicar of Downe Parish] and William [Darwin].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [after 15 Oct 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 96 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13404 |
From G. H. Darwin [18 October 1881]
Summary
Occupied with details of E. A. Darwin’s house and furniture. He has ordered a gravestone.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [18 Oct 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 97 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13412 |
From G. H. Darwin 17 November 1881
Summary
Sends an agreement for his signature and forwarding to Patterson & Bloxham.
Hears that James Challis [Plumian Professor of Astronomy, Cambridge] is on the point of death. Believes he has a good chance to succeed him; sends a list of the electors.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 17 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 98 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13488 |
To G. H. Darwin 19 November [1881]
Summary
Tremendously interested by GHD’s news [about the Plumian Professorship at Cambridge]. Suggests he get William Thomson to write to the electors.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 19 Nov [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.1.: 111 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13489 |
From G. H. Darwin [20 November 1881]
Summary
Writes of Challis’ health
and of other matters of family interest.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [20 Nov 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 99 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13494 |
From G. H. Darwin [22 November 1881]
Summary
Thinks William Thomson will support him [for Plumian Professorship at Cambridge].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [22 Nov 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 100 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13503 |
To G. H. Darwin 25 November [1881]
Summary
Last issue of Nature has made him "awfully proud". [See R. S. Ball, "A glimpse through the corridors of time", Nature 25 (1881): 79–82.]
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 25 Nov [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.1: 112 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13511 |
From G. H. Darwin [6 December 1881]
Summary
Asks whether he is to give a gratuity of "cinquanta lire sterling" to the cook at 6 Queen Anne St.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [6 Dec 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 101 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13532 |
To G. H. Darwin [1882?]
Summary
Encloses a letter from a Mr Hill on some [unspecified] legal matter.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | [1882?] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.1: 116 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13590 |
To G. H. Darwin 21 January 1882
Summary
Asks GHD to send a copy of his "paper on the moon" [probably Philos. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. 171 (1880): 713–891] to V. O. Kovalevsky.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 21 Jan 1882 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.1: 113 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13631 |
From G. H. Darwin [22 January 1882]
Summary
Writes of his work and a paper accepted for publication in the Philosophical Transactions [? "Stresses caused in the interior of the earth", Philos. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. 173 (1883): 187–230].
Gives news of friends.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [22 Jan 1882] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 102 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13636 |
From G. H. Darwin [23 January 1882]
Summary
Has sent Kovalevsky his major paper on the moon’s motion, with references to others.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [23 Jan 1882] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 103 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13639 |
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