From W. E. Darwin [16 January 1881]
Summary
Thanks CD for writing for papers to enter Geological Society. Will return Leslie Stephen’s letter. Has had a severe frost. Emma’s puppy died.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [16 Jan 1881] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 100) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13023F |
Matches: 5 hits
- … after Christmas ( letter from Emma Darwin to Sara Darwin, [13 January 1881] (DAR 219.1: …
- … of horizontal ledges on steep grassy slopes. Sara Darwin . CD had asked Stephen for advice …
- … was ill in London ( letter from Emma Darwin to Sara Darwin, [13 January 1881] (DAR 219.1: …
- … Sara is pretty well and her holiday has done her good. She sends her love. Your affect Son | W. E. Darwin …
- … Darwin’s diary (DAR 242), Leonard next visited Down on 5 and 6 February 1881. Robert Chatfield Hankinson was partner in William’s bank in Southampton. Sara …
From W. E. Darwin 26 November [1880]
Summary
Observations on worms’ pulling leaves into their burrows.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 26 Nov [1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 162: 110 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12861 |
From W. E. Darwin 9 January [1882]
Summary
CD’s division of his surplus income; fire engines; Sara Darwin’s relatives; GHD’s paper in Nature.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Jan [1882] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 112) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13672F |
From W. E. Darwin [13 March 1881]
Summary
Cannot write so is using Lily as secretary. Proud to be member of Geological Society. Sends observations of rhododendron leaves. Could not find piece of ploughed land. Has proved Josiah Wedgwood III’s death in North Eastern Railway Company. Taking care because head hurts.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [13 Mar 1881] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 101) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13141F |
Matches: 3 hits
- … House MS), p. 152. The letters from Emma Darwin and from Sara Darwin have not been found. …
- … Norton was known as Lily; she was Sara Darwin ’s niece. CD had organised the signing of …
- … Sara is writing to her this evening. Our plans are a little vague as it depends on how my old head feels after a few days more light work. Your affect son | W. E. Darwin …
From W. E. Darwin 6 January [1880]
Summary
Delighted by honour CD has received from Turin. Agrees with Horace that the money ought to be given to the Zoological Station at Naples.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 6 Jan [1880] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 79) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12404F |
From W. E. Darwin [27 February 1882]
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [27 Feb 1882] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 113) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13347F |
Matches: 2 hits
- … 28 February 1882 (DAR 210.3: 41)). Sara Darwin , Henrietta Emma Litchfield , and Frances …
- … Sara is pretty well but gets horridly tired with the duty she has to do with calls & dinners. Luckily only 2 this week at Hen’s & Aunt Fanny’s: Meeting Bright broke through. He had a cold, & as he was going to the Queen today he was afraid of coughing, which she takes as a gross insult! Goodnight dear Father I hope you are well again. Your affect son | W E. Darwin …
From W. E. Darwin 7 May 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 7 May 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 92) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13148F |
From W. E. Darwin 10 July [1878]
Summary
Has taken OCM to the photographer’s, and is sending photographs to be signed.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 10 July [1878] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 68) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11597F |
Matches: 4 hits
- … museum in 1898. ( ANB . ) William and Sara Darwin sailed for the US on 14 September 1878 ( …
- … Down on 9 July 1878, when Sara and William Erasmus Darwin were also there; William left …
- … 2017)). According to Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242), Sara and William arrived in Down on 5 …
- … at Down only I wish Sara had been brisk | Your affect son | W. E. Darwin I send a pamphlet …
From W. E. Darwin 20 August 1880
Summary
Asks CD to invite William James to stay before he returns to America.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 20 Aug 1880 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 77) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12694F |
From W. E. Darwin 31 December [1880]
Summary
Sends diagrams [missing] showing worm action at two sites.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 31 Dec [1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 162: 88 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12957 |
From W. E. Darwin 24 June [1880]
Summary
Asks whether CD will forward enclosed to Lord Derby, and offers to send him a copy of the New York state survey. Will go to Beaulieu in the early autumn. Tells story about gallenes raised by hens being attacked.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 24 June [1880] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 82) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12642G |
From W. E. Darwin [28 January 1880]
Summary
Thanks CD for giving money to the children. Is going to give money to Bessy, but not invest it until she is really rich. Returns Butler’s letter. Thinks Butler is looking for a grievance to write an article about.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [28 Jan 1880] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 80) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12440G |
Matches: 2 hits
- … Darwin children, 10 January 1880 ). Sara Darwin , William’s wife. See letter from Samuel …
- … Sara sends her best love and thanks, she thinks you really must be pinching yourself to be able to make us so grand a surplus division. I returned Butler’s letter; there was something of the viper in the tone of the letter, I fancy he wants a grievance to hang an article upon. Goodbye Dear Father | Ever your affect son | W. E. Darwin …
From W. E. Darwin 28 February [1882]
Summary
Gives information about the Great Western Railway dividend.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 28 Feb [1882] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 114) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13711F |
From W. E. Darwin 1 November 1881
Summary
Requests a list of CD’s trust securities; he and Sara have finished Worms; asks what he should do with dividend warrant.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 95) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13445F |
From W. E. Darwin 25 February [1879]
Summary
Thanks CD profusely for the circular which detailed his and Emma Darwin’s plans to increase their children’s income. Thinks a few hundred really makes the difference for feeling really rich, especially as he now knows how important it is for bankers to have available personal savings.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 25 Feb [1879] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 71) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11896F |
Matches: 2 hits
From W. E. Darwin 16 September 1880
Summary
Sends four wrist bands, and advice on putting them on. George is well. Can easily get worm castings. Lilly and Mlle Wild arrived in a storm to stay the night. Is much amused by Sedgwick’s ferocious letter about Vestiges.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 16 Sept 1880 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 78) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12714F |
From W. E. Darwin 1 December [1880]
Summary
Will soon manage to go to Beaulieu. Is glad the book is going off well. Is thinking of going to the Roman Villa at Brading on the Isle of Wight.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 1 Dec [1880] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 84) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12880F |
From the Darwin children 17 January 1880
Summary
Send CD a present of a fur coat.
| Author: | Elizabeth (Bessy, Lizzy) Darwin; Francis Darwin; George Howard Darwin; Horace Darwin; Leonard Darwin; William Erasmus Darwin; Sara Sedgwick; Sara Darwin; Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 17 Jan 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 99: 208 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12428 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … Darwin, Sara Darwin, H. E. Litchfield, H. E. Darwin, C. R. …
- … William Erasmus Darwin , Sara Darwin , Henrietta Emma Litchfield , George Howard Darwin , …
- … Darwin George Howard Darwin Horace Darwin Leonard Darwin William Erasmus Darwin Sara …
- … Sedgwick/Sara Darwin Henrietta Emma Darwin/Henrietta Emma Litchfield unstated 17 Jan 1880 …
- … Darwin, Francis Darwin, G. H. Darwin, Horace Darwin, Leonard Darwin, W. E. Sedgwick, Sara …
From W. E. Darwin 21 November 1881
Summary
Financial matters; executing EAD’s will; pleased to hear news about Prof. Challis.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 21 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 96) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13497F |
From W. E. Darwin to F. E. Abbot 13 June [1880]
Summary
CD has asked him to express appreciation for the Index and regret that FEA will no longer be running it. CD wishes FEA to stop the weekly advertisement of his appreciation of the Index.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Francis Ellingwood Abbot |
| Date: | 13 June [1880] |
| Classmark: | Harvard University Archives (Papers of F. E. Abbot, 1841–1904. Named Correspondence, 1857–1903. Letter, W. E. Darwin to F. E. Abbot (13 June [1880]), in folder Darwin, Charles and W. E. Darwin (son), 1871–1883, box 44. HUG 1101) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12633 |
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| Darwin, W. E. | |
| Darwin, Elizabeth | (1) |
| Darwin, Francis | (1) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (1) |
| Darwin, H. E. | (1) |
| Darwin, Horace | (1) |
| Darwin, Leonard | (1) |
| Darwin, Sara | (1) |
| Litchfield, H. E. | (1) |
| Sedgwick, Sara | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (34) |
| Abbot, F. E. | (1) |
| Darwin, Emma | (1) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (1) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (35) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (34) |
| Abbot, F. E. | (1) |
| Darwin, Elizabeth | (1) |
| Darwin, Emma | (1) |
