To John Lubbock [before 5 February 1861]
Summary
Comments on JL’s paper ["Notes on the generative organs, and on the formation of the egg in the Annulosa", Proc. R. Soc. Lond. 11 (1860–2): 117–24].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | [before 5 Feb 1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 40c (EH 88206451) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3038 |
To John Lubbock [25 May 1861]
Summary
Discusses the possibility of a banking job for William [Darwin]; wishes to meet JL to discuss the prospects.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | [25 May 1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 41 (EH 88206485) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3158 |
To John Lubbock 1 June [1861]
Summary
William Darwin can go to Southampton any time should the banking proposition come to anything. CD is sure he would work hard.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 1 June [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 42 (EH 88206486) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3172 |
To John Lubbock 6 June [1861]
Summary
Arrangements for a meeting.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 6 June [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 261.7: 3 (EH 88205928) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3177 |
To John Lubbock [8 June 1861]
Summary
Asks to meet JL for a final talk about the banking partnership for William Darwin.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | [8 June 1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 261.7: 2 (EH 88205927) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3179 |
To John Lubbock 24 June [1861]
Summary
There have been delays, but William Darwin’s banking position is nearly settled.
Is going to Torquay, where he will write up his work on orchids.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 24 June [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 40d (EH 88206453) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3195 |
To John Lubbock 10 July [1861]
Summary
Seeks JL’s advice on the articles of partnership in the Southampton bank. CD and his solicitor fear they will be unfavourable to William.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 10 July [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 43 (EH 88206487) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3205 |
To John Lubbock 14 July [1861]
Summary
Thanks JL and his father for advice regarding Southampton bank. Has written to Atherley for fair terms.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 14 July [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 44 (EH 88206488) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3209 |
To John Lubbock 26 July [1861]
Summary
Thanks JL for assistance with William Darwin’s banking partnership; considers everything is now settled.
Is enjoying himself and doing a little work on orchids.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 26 July [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 45 (EH 88206489) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3219 |
To John Lubbock 1 [and 2] August [1861]
Summary
Has visited T. V. Wollaston, who is working hard but lives too solitary a life.
There are further legal complications with William Darwin’s partnership and CD’s solicitor wants to call on JL.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 1 and 2 Aug 1861 |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 49 (EH 88206493) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3224 |
To John Lubbock [2 August 1861]
Summary
Asks JL’s advice about details of William’s proposed banking partnership. CD’s solicitor is suspicious of Atherley’s long-term intentions.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | [2 Aug 1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 50 (EH 88206494) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3225 |
To John Lubbock 9 August [1861]
Summary
JL’s kindness has laid William and himself "under an enduring obligation". One clause in the partnership agreement seems harsh but will probably never signify.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 9 Aug [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 48 (EH 88206492) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3228 |
To John Lubbock 10 August [1861]
Summary
With some hesitation CD’s solicitor advises acceptance of partnership offered to William.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 10 Aug [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 46 (EH 88206490) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3229 |
To John Lubbock 14 August [1861]
Summary
JL is thinking of moving to Brighton.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Lubbock, 4th baronet and 1st Baron Avebury |
Date: | 14 Aug [1861] |
Classmark: | DAR 263: 47 (EH 88206491) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3233 |