To W. E. Darwin 19 [June 1866]
Summary
Different forms of flowers of Rhamnus.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 19 [June 1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 185: 14 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5125 |
To W. E. Darwin 22 June [1866]
Summary
Polymorphism in Rhamnus.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 22 June [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 185: 15 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5131 |
To W. E. Darwin [24 June 1866]
Summary
Polymorphic flowers of Rhamnus [see Forms of flowers, p. 294].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | [24 June 1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 185: 16 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5132 |
To W. E. Darwin 30 [June 1866]
Summary
Cuttings have arrived. Different flower forms [in Rhamnus?].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 30 [June 1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 185: 17 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5136 |
To W. E. Darwin 8 November [1866]
Summary
Tells WED of a change in his will.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Date: | 8 Nov [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.6: 120 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5271 |
From W. E. Darwin 8 May [1866]
Summary
Describes the floral structure of broom, particularly the form of the varying anthers. Encloses drawings of anthers and pollen.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 8 May [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 76: B52, 66–72 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3144 |
From W. E. Darwin [23 June 1866]
Summary
Ovules of males of two forms [of Rhamnus catharticus?] are abortive and both females have incomplete stamens.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [23 June 1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 109: A75 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4962 |
From W. E. Darwin [1 December 1866]
Summary
William asks what to do about a complication in settling Aunt Catherine’s estate.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [1 Dec 1866] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 25) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5021F |
From William Erasmus Darwin [7 May – 11 June 1866]
Summary
Sends flowers of buckthorn [Rhamnus catharticus] collected on Isle of Wight.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [7 May – 11 June 1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 109: A76 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5108 |
From W. E. Darwin [18 June 1866]
Summary
Sends some specimens of three kinds of buckthorn.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [18 June 1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 109: A70 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5109 |
From W. E. Darwin 20 June [1866]
Summary
Thinks Rhamnus is a case of a dimorphic plant that has become dioecious.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 20 June [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 109: A77 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5128 |
From W. E. Darwin 21 June [1866]
Summary
"It [Rhamnus catharticus?] is certainly a case of dimorphic become dioecious."
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 21 June [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 109: A80 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5129 |
From W. E. Darwin 29 June [1866]
Summary
Sends flowers of the differing kinds [of Rhamnus?] with observations.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 29 June [1866] |
| Classmark: | DAR 109: A78–9, A47–9 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5134 |
From W. E. Darwin [26–8 June 1866]
Summary
He has had a great struggle with Buckthorn, and would like CD to see the measurements some time.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [26–8 June 1866] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 28) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5136F |
From W. E. Darwin 8 and 9 August [1866]
Summary
Notes on examining Rhamnus Frangula
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 8 and 9 Aug 1866 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 23) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5185F |
From W. E. Darwin 10 November [1866]
Summary
Has made will. Discusses financial arrangements and asks whether CD would like a mortgage.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 10 Nov [1866] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 24) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5273F |
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| Darwin, W. E. | (11) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (5) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (11) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (5) |
