To W. D. Fox [12 February 1859]
Summary
Undergoing hydropathic treatment for his old ailment.
The "Abstract" [Origin] is the cause. Only two chapters to do.
His satisfaction that he believes he has convinced Hooker and Huxley and staggered Lyell.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | [12 Feb 1859] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 106) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2412 |
To W. D. Fox 24 [March 1859]
Summary
Is correcting chapters [of Origin] for press.
Health has been wretched of late.
He values fame to a certain extent, but "if I know myself, I work from a sort of instinct to try to make out truth".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | 24 [Mar 1859] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 120) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2436 |
To W. D. Fox 10 April [1859]
Summary
Sympathises with family on death of WDF’s mother [Anne Fox née Darwin].
Sends details of fees at Moor Park hydropathic establishment.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | 10 Apr [1859] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 121) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2451 |
To W. D. Fox 23 September [1859]
Summary
His book [Origin] is nearly done. Is not so silly as to expect to convert WDF. Lyell is wavering; Hooker has come round.
Family news.
Asks WDF to find out if a cross between differently coloured horses produces a dun.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | 23 Sept [1859] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 122) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2493 |
To W. D. Fox [6 October 1859]
Summary
First impressions of the water-cure establishment are not favourable – "I always hate everything new".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | [6 Oct 1859] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 123) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2502 |
To W. D. Fox [16 November 1859]
Summary
News of his health and the water-cure establishment.
[Origin] "my weariful book on Species" has been sent to WDF, who will not agree with it. Hooker is a convert, and Lyell is "staggered".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | [16 Nov 1859] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 124) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2533 |
To W. D. Fox 25 December [1859]
Summary
His poor health keeps him from work.
His book [Origin] is a success "in the ordinary sense" – has had to reprint another 3000 copies.
Will now begin his "bigger book" which he plans to publish in three separate volumes with distinct titles and also a general title.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | 25 Dec [1859] |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 125) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2604 |
