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From J. M. Herbert   13 January [1839]

Summary

Sends congratulations on CD’s engagement, with a gift.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  13 Jan [1839]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 168
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-487

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From John Maurice Herbert   26 January 1868

Summary

Congratulates CD on George’s success.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  26 Jan 1868
Classmark:  DAR 166: 185
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-5802

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From [J. M. Herbert]   [early May 1831]

Summary

Asks CD to accept a Coddington microscope, which accompanies his anonymous note.

Compliments CD on talent and sincerity.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [early May 1831]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 35
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-99

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From J. M. Herbert   28 December 1880

Summary

News of JMH’s second marriage.

Death of Charles Whitley’s wife.

Thinks CD’s fame in Europe is greater than that of Cuvier.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  28 Dec 1880
Classmark:  DAR 166: 187
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-12884

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From J. M. Herbert   9 October 1881

Summary

Thanks for Earthworms.

Condolences on death of Erasmus.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  9 Oct 1881
Classmark:  DAR 166: 188
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-13383

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From John Maurice Herbert   3 May 1867

Summary

Asks whether CD will subscribe to a memorial for Richard Dawes [1793–1867].

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  3 May 1867
Classmark:  DAR 166: 184
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-5526

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From J. M. Herbert   23 November 1872

Summary

Thanks for copy of Expression.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  23 Nov 1872
Classmark:  DAR 166: 186
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-8644

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From J. M. Herbert   [19 November 1836]

Summary

Welcomes CD; has tried to find him. May see him in Cambridge. Reminisces about CD’s musical taste and memory. Describes Charles Whitley’s wedding and wife. Mentions friends.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [19 Nov 1836]
Classmark:  DAR 204: 137
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-323

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From J. M. Herbert   1[–4] December 1832

Summary

Sends news of himself and CD’s friends. Discusses changes in England, the coming elections, Cambridge politics.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  1[–4] Dec 1832
Classmark:  DAR 204: 112
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-193

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From J. M. Herbert   [28 March] 1834

Summary

A letter full of news of Cambridge and friends: the BAAS meeting at Cambridge; charges of corruption in the University; the Cambridge petition on behalf of Dissenters.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [28 Mar] 1834
Classmark:  DAR 204: 126
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-240

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From J. M. Herbert   15–17 April 1832

Summary

Writes news of Cambridge friends, professors, music, the Reform Bill, and cholera. Expresses belief that CD will take his place with Cuvier and Humboldt.

Author:  John Maurice Herbert
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  15–17 Apr 1832
Classmark:  DAR 204: 113
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-165

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