From W. E. Darwin 16 October 1875
Summary
Sent a copy of Orchis book to Gentry. Mentions Morley’s article on Diderot. Asks for another copy of the new edition of Descent.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 16 Oct 1875 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 55) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10201G |
From W. E. Darwin [15? December 1875]
Summary
Asks CD whether it is worth sending money to prop up the Index.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [15? Dec 1875] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 56) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10297F |
From W. E. Darwin to John Higgins Jr 18 December [1875]
Summary
Returns agreement signed and witnessed.
Will discuss with CD at Christmas the possibility of purchasing some land with delapidated housing.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Higgins |
| Date: | 18 December [1875] |
| Classmark: | Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/5/11) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10305F |
From W. E. Darwin to F. E. Abbot 20 December 1875
Summary
Sends some money on behalf of himself and his father to help with FEA’s problems with the Index.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Ellingwood Abbot |
| Date: | 20 Dec 1875 |
| Classmark: | Harvard University Archives (Papers of F. E. Abbot, 1841–1904. Named Correspondence, 1857–1903. Letter, C. R. Darwin to F. E. Abbot (20 December 1875), in folder Darwin, Charles and W. E. Darwin (son), 1871–1883, box 44. HUG 1101) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10311 |
From W. E. Darwin [24 April 1877?]
Summary
Sends notes made in June 1867, on Rhamnus catharticus and R. lanceolatus. Encloses diagrams and measurements relating to pollen size in R. lanceolatus.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [24 Apr 1877?] |
| Classmark: | DAR 109: A44, A71–6 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10343 |
From F. E. Abbot to W. E. Darwin 19 January 1876
Summary
Thanks WED for his letter of 20 December 1875. Is surprised and delighted by the support from WED and CD for the Index.
| Author: | Francis Ellingwood Abbot |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 19 Jan 1876 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.7: 5 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10362G |
From W. E. Darwin [before 29 January 1876?]
Summary
Purchases cigarettes for CD.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [before 29 Jan 1876?] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 58) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10366F |
To W. E. Darwin 8 March [1876]
Summary
Sends some cash to help WED with moving expenses.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 8 Mar [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 142 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10416 |
From W. E. Darwin 20 April [1876]
Summary
Sends a pamphlet for FD and Ruck, who did not turn up for breakfast.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 20 Apr [1876] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 59) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10458F |
To W. E. Darwin [after 20 November 1876]
Summary
Has written of his idea [on the formation of the gravels near Southampton] to James Geikie, who thought it very feasible.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | [after 20 Nov 1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 148 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10486 |
To W. E. Darwin 11 September [1876]
Summary
Reports the death of Francis’ wife, Amy.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 11 Sept [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 143 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10593 |
From W. E. Darwin 28 September [1876]
Summary
Recommends that CD buy a plot of land.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 28 Sept [1876] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 60) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10622F |
To W. E. Darwin 29 September [1876]
Summary
Discusses the purchase of some land;
plans to visit Southampton.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 29 Sept [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 145 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10625 |
To W. E. Darwin 28 October [1876]
Summary
Discusses legal arrangements [unspecified].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 28 Oct [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 146 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10657 |
To W. E. Darwin 20 November [1876]
Summary
Writes about the purchase of a horse.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 20 Nov [1876] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 147 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10680 |
From W. E. Darwin [12 or 19 July 1877]
Summary
Discusses an experiment.
His dogs appear to have rabies.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [12 or 19] July 1877 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.5: 14 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10743 |
From W. E. Darwin [24 August 1877]
Summary
Action of heavy rain on the leaves of Robinia.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [24 Aug 1877] |
| Classmark: | DAR 162: 85 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10753 |
To W. E. Darwin 20 [August 1877]
Summary
Asks WED to make some observations on Acacia or Robinia.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 20 [Aug 1877] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 139 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10755 |
From W. E. Darwin [15 January 1877]
Summary
Thanks for the copy of Orchids.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [15 Jan 1877] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 66) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10794F |
From W. E. Darwin [25 March? 1877]
Summary
Staying with W. D. Fox on the Isle of Wight. Offers to find Pulmonaria plants.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [25 Mar? 1877] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 67) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-10922F |
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