From G. H. Darwin 28 May 1880
Summary
Writes of a Mrs Noel, who is annoyed with CD’s neglect of Erasmus Darwin’s brother, W[illiam] A[lvey] D[arwin I], [in Erasmus Darwin].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 28 May 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 84 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12617 |
From G. H. Darwin [July 1880?]
Summary
Unable to acquire pure trypsin. W. F. Kühne is probably the only man who had it. Will send an almost pure sample out of which A. S. Lea makes pancreatic ferment.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [July 1880?] |
| Classmark: | DAR 64.2: 94 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12644 |
From G. H. Darwin 27 July 1880
Summary
Asks CD’s advice on how to answer a letter requesting his endorsement of Wrigley, his former teacher at Clapham School.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 27 July 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 64.2: 94; DAR 210.2: 85 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12668 |
From G. H. Darwin 9 October 1880
Summary
Is having a trough made to try experiments [on ripple-marks].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Oct 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 86 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12747 |
From G. H. Darwin 19 November 1880
Summary
Comments on CD’s book [Movement in plants].
Continues with his experiments with ripple-marks.
Is in despair about his astronomy.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 19 Nov 1880 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 87 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12828 |
From G. H. Darwin [9 June 1881]
Summary
Has nearly finished his mathematical paper.
Is not sure when he will go to Patterdale.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [9 June 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 88 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13199 |
From G. H. Darwin 21 August 1881
Summary
Sends CD information he had requested on W. Graham.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 21 Aug 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 89 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13294 |
From G. H. Darwin 28 August 1881
Summary
Discusses funeral arrangements for E. A. Darwin, and his will.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 28 Aug 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 90 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13301 |
From G. H. Darwin [29 August 1881]
Summary
E. A. Darwin’s funeral arrangements.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [29 Aug 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 91 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13303 |
From G. H. Darwin [after 26 August 1881]
Summary
The merchants suggest that CD keep the wine and return it if more is corked.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [after 26 Aug 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 93 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13309 |
From G. H. Darwin [7 September 1881]
Summary
Gives an account of the reception of his paper at York [BAAS meeting].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [7 Sept 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 92 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13321 |
From G. H. Darwin [9 September 1881]
Summary
Has found the missing packet of forks, which he will send or take to Down.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [9 Sept 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 94 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13367 |
From G. H. Darwin 15 October 1881
Summary
Sends text of the gravestone inscription [for E. A. Darwin] and details of arrangements for removal of furniture from Queen Anne St.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 15 Oct 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 95 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13401 |
From G. H. Darwin [after 15 October 1881]
Summary
Has sent the inscription [for E. A. Darwin’s gravestone]. If CD approves, will he forward it to G. S. ffinden [Vicar of Downe Parish] and William [Darwin].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [after 15 Oct 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 96 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13404 |
From G. H. Darwin [18 October 1881]
Summary
Occupied with details of E. A. Darwin’s house and furniture. He has ordered a gravestone.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [18 Oct 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 97 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13412 |
From G. H. Darwin 17 November 1881
Summary
Sends an agreement for his signature and forwarding to Patterson & Bloxham.
Hears that James Challis [Plumian Professor of Astronomy, Cambridge] is on the point of death. Believes he has a good chance to succeed him; sends a list of the electors.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 17 Nov 1881 |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 98 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13488 |
From G. H. Darwin [20 November 1881]
Summary
Writes of Challis’ health
and of other matters of family interest.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [20 Nov 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 99 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13494 |
From G. H. Darwin [22 November 1881]
Summary
Thinks William Thomson will support him [for Plumian Professorship at Cambridge].
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [22 Nov 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 100 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13503 |
From G. H. Darwin [6 December 1881]
Summary
Asks whether he is to give a gratuity of "cinquanta lire sterling" to the cook at 6 Queen Anne St.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [6 Dec 1881] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 101 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13532 |
From G. H. Darwin [22 January 1882]
Summary
Writes of his work and a paper accepted for publication in the Philosophical Transactions [? "Stresses caused in the interior of the earth", Philos. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. 173 (1883): 187–230].
Gives news of friends.
| Author: | George Howard Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [22 Jan 1882] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.2: 102 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13636 |
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