From T. H. Farrer to Horace Darwin [before 27 June 1879]
Summary
Explains why he does not approve of an engagement between his daughter, Emma Cecilia (Ida) Farrer and Horace Darwin.
Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
Addressee: | Horace Darwin |
Date: | [before 27 June 1879] |
Classmark: | English Heritage, Down House (EH 88207899) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12124F |
To T. H. Farrer 27 June [1879]
Summary
Wishes to call on THF to discuss the situation with regard to Horace Darwin [who wishes to marry THF’s daughter, Emma Cecilia (Ida)].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
Date: | 27 June [1879] |
Classmark: | DAR 185: 21 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12125 |
To T. L. Brunton 27 June 1879
Summary
Sir Robert Christison says Dr Darwin not the first to recommend alcohol for fever.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Thomas Lauder Brunton, 1st baronet |
Date: | 27 June 1879 |
Classmark: | DAR 143: 168 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12126 |
letter | (3) |
Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
Farrer, T. H. | (1) |
Brunton, T. L. | (1) |
Darwin, Horace | (1) |
Farrer, T. H. | (1) |
'An Appeal' against animal cruelty
Summary
The four-page pamphlet transcribed below and entitled 'An Appeal', was composed jointly by Emma and Charles Darwin (see letter from Emma Darwin to W. D. Fox, [29 September 1863]). The pamphlet, which protested against the cruelty of steel vermin…