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 |
To W. E. Darwin 5 February [1881]
Summary
Discusses investments.
The action of worms when drawing leaves into their burrows.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 5 Feb [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 175 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13037 |
To W. E. Darwin 3 October [1877]
Summary
Encloses his marriage present, which he fears Sara [Darwin née Sedgwick] will think "atrociously unsentimental", but he hopes useful.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 3 Oct [1877] |
| Classmark: | DAR 92: A43 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11165 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … his marriage present, which he fears Sara [Darwin née Sedgwick] will think "atrociously …
- … see n. 2, below). Sara Sedgwick had accepted William Darwin’s proposal of marriage at the …
- … 1877] ). William and Sara were married on 29 November 1877 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR …
- … Sara will think it atrociously unsentimental; but I hope useful. Your old father wishes you both with all his soul as much happiness as this world can give. My dear son | Yours affectionately | Charles Darwin …
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 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 …
To W. E. Darwin 3 January [1881]
Summary
Thanks WED for some earthworm observations.
Discusses investments.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 3 Jan [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 170 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12973 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … 28, letter to W. E. Darwin, 2 December 1880 ). CD showed Sara Darwin the letter from W. …
- … after Christmas ( letter from Emma Darwin to Sara Darwin, [13 January 1881] (DAR 219.1: …
- … E. Darwin, 1 January [1881] . Sara had spent time at Down …
- … Sara turned up her nose, when I showed her your letter, & said it was a very interesting one. — I will go in for “Massachussett State Loan” or “Penn. General mortgage”. — What do you think about Southampton Docks for your Mothers 1000£,—either a little more or less— The 50£ for the Miles—hardly signifies— Your affectionate Father | Ch 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 |
To W. E. Darwin 13 September [1881]
Summary
Discusses financial affairs.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 13 Sept [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 182 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13334 |
To W. E. Darwin 9 [June 1880]
Summary
Sends Asa Gray’s lectures on Natural science and religion [1880].
Greatly enjoyed their stay at Bassett.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 9 [June 1880] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 159 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12624 |
Matches: 3 hits
- … s ‘Journal’ (Appendix II)). In her letter to Sara Darwin, 9 June [1880] (DAR 219.1: 136), …
- … CD and Emma Darwin visited William and Sara Darwin at Bassett, Southampton, from 25 May to …
- … Sara: it makes me happy to think how happy you seem at Bassett my two dear children. Ever yours affect. | C. Darwin …
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 …
To W. E. Darwin 4 August [1881]
Summary
Reports on a luncheon of scientific savants at which the Crown Prince of Germany [and Prince of Wales?] were present.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 4 Aug [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 181 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13274 |
To W. E. Darwin 18 June 1880
Summary
Wants WED to collect some worm-castings from Beaulieu Abbey.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 18 June 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 160 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12639 |
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 |
To W. E. Darwin 4 May [1881]
Summary
Discusses his investments.
P.S. on earthworms.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 4 May [1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 179 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13144 |
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 …
To W. E. Darwin 12 December [1878]
Summary
Writes of Anthony Rich’s bequest.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 12 Dec [1878] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 151 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11786 |
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 |
To W. E. Darwin 9 February 1882
Summary
Writes about WED’s purchasing a house.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Feb 1882 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 185 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13672 |
Document type
| letter | (54) |
Author
| Darwin, W. E. | (35) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (19) |
| Darwin, Elizabeth | (1) |
| Darwin, Francis | (1) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (1) |
Addressee
| Darwin, C. R. | (34) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (19) |
| Abbot, F. E. | (1) |
| Darwin, Elizabeth | (1) |
| Darwin, Emma | (1) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, W. E. | |
| Darwin, C. R. | (53) |
| Darwin, Elizabeth | (2) |
| Darwin, Francis | (2) |
| Darwin, G. H. | (2) |
| Darwin, H. E. | (2) |
| Darwin, Horace | (2) |
| Darwin, Leonard | (2) |
| Darwin, Sara | (2) |
| Litchfield, H. E. | (2) |
| Sedgwick, Sara | (2) |
| Abbot, F. E. | (1) |
| Darwin, Emma | (1) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (1) |
