From Emma Wedgwood [9 January 1839]
Summary
Glad to have his letter; supposes she will receive only two or three more from him in her life.
Thinks he should leave the curtains for her.
Discusses Mungo Park and Sir Walter Scott’s Life.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [9 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 160 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-486 |
From Emma Wedgwood [23 January 1839]
Summary
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.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [23 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 162 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-492 |
From G. R. Waterhouse [1839 – 10 February 1840]
Summary
Sends John Blackwall’s book [Researches in zoology (1834)]. Discusses his reasons for doubting that there are any marsupials in Java or Sumatra.
| Author: | George Robert Waterhouse |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [1839 – 10 Feb 1840] |
| Classmark: | DAR 205.3: 295 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-475 |
From Emma Darwin [c. February 1839]
Summary
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".
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [c. Feb 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 14 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-471 |
From Emma Wedgwood [3 January 1839]
Summary
Emma is surprised how quickly CD has moved into the new house and understands his feeling of triumph. Wants him and Fanny [Mrs Hensleigh] Wedgwood to settle on hiring a cook.
Is reading Mansfield Park [Jane Austen (1814)], which she finds "very suitable".
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [3 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 158 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-482 |
From Emma Wedgwood [7 January 1839]
Summary
Still rejoices in having found the house they like.
Thinks he might enjoy Jenny [Jane Welsh] Carlyle’s company more away from Carlyle "as she must have her full swing in talking".
Says the wedding must be fixed for the 29th instead of the 24th.
Hopes he will look better than on his last visit.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [7 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 159 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-485 |
From Emma Wedgwood [20–1 January 1839]
Summary
Preparations for the wedding, various callers, and other bits of news.
| Author: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [20–1 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 161 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-490 |
Letter of recommendation for Syms Covington 29 May 1839
Summary
A letter of reference for Syms Covington.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Unidentified |
| Date: | 29 May 1839 |
| Classmark: | Mitchell Library, Sydney (MLMSS 2009/108: 6) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-514 |
From Caleb Burrell Rose 30 April 1839
Summary
Sends fee for admission to the Geological Society and a signed obligation.
| Author: | Caleb Burrell Rose |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 30 Apr 1839 |
| Classmark: | Geological Society of London (GSL/L/R/4/216) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-507A |
To ? [1839–82]
Summary
Is glad addressee’s lectures are going well.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Unidentified |
| Date: | [1839–82] |
| Classmark: | Raptis Rare Books (dealers) (June 2018 item 69022) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13925F |
To Charles Babbage [1839 – August 1842]
Summary
Is so unwell today that he is unable to come [to CB’s party].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Babbage |
| Date: | [1839 – Aug 1842] |
| Classmark: | The British Library (Add 37191: 297) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-476 |
From Andrew Irvine 7 March 1839
Summary
Supports John Lawrance’s application to become a fellow of the Geological Society.
| Author: | Andrew Irvine |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 Mar 1839 |
| Classmark: | Geological Society of London (GSL/L/R/4/165) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-496A |
From William Buckland 7 June 1839
Summary
Acknowledges receipt of Journal of researches.
| Author: | William Buckland |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 June 1839 |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 176 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-518 |
From Richard Owen 11 June 1839
Summary
Thanks CD effusively [for Journal of researches] – "the most delightful book in my collection".
| Author: | Richard Owen |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 June 1839 |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 183 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-519 |
To Emma Wedgwood [26 January 1839]
Summary
He has the wedding ring. Agrees to coming straight home after the wedding, if that is what she prefers.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [26 Jan 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 13 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-493 |
To Charles Babbage [October 1839 – August 1842]
Summary
Regrets he cannot accept invitation. "My health will not at present stand going out in the evenings."
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Babbage |
| Date: | [Oct 1839 – Aug 1842] |
| Classmark: | The British Library (Add MS 37191: 296) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-474 |
To Charles Babbage 19 [February 1839 – August 1842]
Summary
Asks to be allowed to bring his sister to CB’s party "that she may see the World".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Babbage |
| Date: | 19 [Feb 1839 - Aug 1842] |
| Classmark: | The British Library (Add MS 37191: 299) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-479 |
From [Mr Edwards?] [before end of 1839?]
Summary
Reports on a setter puppy born of apparently pure pointer parents. Any cross must have been far back.
| Author: | [–] Edwards |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [before end of 1839?] |
| Classmark: | DAR 163: 4 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13803 |
From William Lonsdale 15 June 1839
Summary
Acknowledges Journal of researches.
| Author: | William Lonsdale |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 15 June 1839 |
| Classmark: | DAR 204: 182 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-521 |
From Susan Darwin [c. 24 October 1839]
Summary
Gives some information on Darwin family history.
| Author: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [c. 24 Oct 1839] |
| Classmark: | DAR 261.11: 25 (on display at Down House in 1991) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-472 |
| Darwin, C. R. | (57) |
| Darwin, Emma | (7) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (7) |
| Malcolmson, J. G. | (5) |
| FitzRoy, Robert | (3) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (38) |
| Royal Geographical Society | (5) |
| Spearman, A. Y. | (5) |
| Babbage, Charles | (4) |
| Blomefield, Leonard | (4) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (95) |
| Darwin, Emma | (11) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (11) |
| Malcolmson, J. G. | (5) |
| Royal Geographical Society | (5) |
