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* direct »Letter 30 — Darwin, C. R. to Darwin, C. S., 8 Apr [1826]
CD is studying the Bible, likes the gospels best.Glad he stayed for T. C. Hope's lectures on electricity.Is running short of funds.
* direct »Letter 60 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., 1 Apr [1829]
Eager to hear how WDF and his family get on. Entomology goes poorly. Harbour has given C. C. Babington first pick of the beetles, and CD has stopped buying from him. Fire at Linton.
* direct »Letter 63 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [23 Apr 1829]
CD's sister Catherine has informed him of the death of WDF's sister [Mrs Bristowe]. CD sends sympathy to WDF and his parents, and refers to the pure and holy comfort afforded by the Bible.
* direct »Letter 80 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [9 May 1830]
Very sorry WDF was obliged to go to Cheltenham with his parents instead of coming to Cambridge, for the weather is fine, the beetles numerous. Adds news of friends and facts about his collection of insects. Thinks of reading divinity with Henslow the summer after next.
* direct »Letter 154 — Darwin, E. C. to Darwin, C. R., 8 Jan – 4 Feb 1832
News of family and friends, much of it about forthcoming marriages: Fanny Owen and R. M. Biddulph, Fanny Mackintosh and Hensleigh Wedgwood. Charlotte Wedgwood will write to him of her own engagement to Charles Langton.
* direct »Letter 214 — Darwin, C. S. to Darwin, C. R., 1 Sept 1833
News of family and friends. "I tell you all the gossip I can that you may know how the Shropshire world is going on."
* direct »Letter 441 — Wedgwood, Emma (Darwin, Emma) to Darwin, C. R., [21–22 Nov 1838]
Writes lovingly of small events since he left Maer. Fears their opinions may differ on "the most important subject", religion, but is grateful for his openness about his "honest & conscientious doubts".
* direct »Letter 492 — Wedgwood, Emma (Darwin, Emma) to Darwin, C. R., [23 Jan 1839]
Responds warmly to his very nice letter. CD need have no fear that she will not be as happy as he. Again expresses uneasiness that their opinions on religion do not agree on all points. Hopes they will sympathise in their feelings on the subject.
* direct »Letter 471 — Darwin, Emma to Darwin, C. R., [c. Feb 1839]
Discusses CD's religious doubts. Fears his work may lead him to discount what cannot be proved, and advises that there are some things which, "if true are likely to be above our comprehension" and "that there is a danger in giving up revelation".
* direct »Letter 606 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [23 Aug 1841]
Consents to be godfather to WDF's child.Sends family news.