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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 |
