To James Torbitt 7 November 1879
Summary
Wrote to T. H. Farrer about JT’s potato experiments. Would be calamity if JT were prevented from trying successful fungus-proof variety for a few more years.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 7 Nov 1879 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 108 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12297 |
To James Torbitt 17 November 1879
Summary
Describes problems of raising money [for potato experiments]. "A Government official in another office remarked to me that it was very difficult for Ministers to decide what to do in such cases as they must be prepared for mere cavillers in the H[ouse] of Commons."
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 17 Nov 1879 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 109 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12326 |
To James Torbitt 27 December 1879
Summary
Glad to hear about vines.
Hopes JT will be able to continue work without Government aid. "It is enough to sicken one to see how politicians waste their time squabbling and neglect doing any good."
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 27 Dec 1879 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 110 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12372 |
To James Torbitt 4 March 1880
Summary
Going to London today to speak to T. H. Farrer about funds for potato breeding experiments. "I have told Farrer I would subscribe £50."
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 4 Mar 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 111 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12511 |
To James Torbitt 6 March 1880
Summary
Encloses check [cheque!?] for £50. James Caird will guarantee £75 and T. H. Farrer £25. Above gentlemen think JT should get report on his experiments from independent agriculturists.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 6 Mar 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 112 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12520 |
To James Torbitt 6 March [1880]
Summary
P.S. to letter posted that morning. James Caird cannot pledge £75. Erasmus Darwin and Hensleigh Wedgwood will subscribe. May write letter to the Times. Asks for report on experiments.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 6 Mar [1880] |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 113 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12521 |
To James Torbitt 10 March 1880
Summary
Sends funds for potato experiments. Asks for information on progress.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 10 Mar 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 114 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12530 |
To James Torbitt 11 March [1880]
Summary
Queries how much land has been used to cultivate potato varieties, and how many seedlings have been raised in any one year.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 11 Mar [1880] |
Classmark: | Bonhams (dealers) (9 November 2016) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12530F |
To James Torbitt 12 March [1880]
Summary
Asks about possible erratum in JT’s account of experiments.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 12 Mar [1880] |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 115 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12535 |
To James Torbitt 17 March [1880]
Summary
Asks for additional information about JT’s potato experiments.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 17 Mar [1880] |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 116 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12538 |
To James Torbitt 20 March 1880
Summary
Thanks for letter and documents [about potato experiments]. Will send testimonial letter to James Caird to be circulated among possible financial supporters of JT’s work.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 20 Mar 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 117 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12539 |
To James Torbitt 28 March 1880
Summary
"[James] Caird seems satisfied with what I have said of your method and the results hitherto attained." Can now promise to send £90 in the autumn.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 28 Mar 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 118 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12552 |
To James Torbitt 30 March 1880
Summary
Encloses letter about JT’s potato experiments sent to T. H. Farrer.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 30 Mar 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 119 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12555 |
To James Torbitt 9 May 1880
Summary
Cannot offer any assistance in urging Government to aid JT’s experiments. Thinks best chance through [William Edward?] Forster. William Carruthers reported to Royal Agricultural Society that JT’s attempt was hopeless.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 9 May 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 120 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12602 |
To James Torbitt 16 June 1880
Summary
Offers advice concerning letter to [William Edward?] Forster requesting Government aid [for potato experiments].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 16 June 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 121 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12637 |
To James Torbitt 29 September 1880
Summary
Rejoices at good news. Will let T. H. Farrer hear the result. Cannot see why some of new varieties should not endure fungus-proof for years.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 29 Sept 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 122 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12731 |
To James Torbitt 29 October 1880
Summary
"Your secret shall be inviolable, and to make sure in case of my illness or death I have now burnt your letter."
Wishes JT success in commercial venture.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 29 Oct 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 123 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12780 |
To James Torbitt 13 December 1880
Summary
Thanks for report [on potato experiments].
Still has subscription money for JT’s experiments. How much does he need?
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 13 Dec 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 124 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12910 |
To James Torbitt 19 December 1880
Summary
Does JT require part or all of £90 that CD holds from subscribers for his experiments?
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 19 Dec 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 125 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12925 |
To James Torbitt 25 December 1880
Summary
Suggests JT make public his letter to W. E. Gladstone [on results of potato experiments]; thinks post office would object to JT’s plan of distribution.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | James Torbitt |
Date: | 25 Dec 1880 |
Classmark: | DAR 148: 126 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12938 |
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