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From W. D. Fox to G. H. Darwin 15 April [1879]
Summary
Fears he cannot give much information for CD’s book [Erasmus Darwin]. Recounts how his mother’s health was improved by Erasmus Darwin’s treatment. Remembers being attacked as a boy by an angry lady whose beautiful teeth were extracted by Dr Darwin "to cure some nervous spasms".
| Author: | William Darwin Fox |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 15 Apr [1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 99: 175–6 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11995 |
From W. D. Fox to G. H. Darwin 21 April [1879]
Summary
Has no letters or papers [of Erasmus Darwin].
Suggests CD cite some of Erasmus Darwin’s poems to answer the charge of atheism [see Erasmus Darwin, p. 44].
Recounts a story of a remarkable cure by Dr Darwin, showing his sagacity and daring.
| Author: | William Darwin Fox |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | 21 Apr [1879] |
| Classmark: | DAR 99: 177–8 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12006 |
From W. D. Fox to [G. H. Darwin] [1875–80]
Summary
Sends date of his mother’s death – 7 Apr 1859.
Was completely mystified by conjuring performance of [John Nevil] Maskelyne.
| Author: | William Darwin Fox |
| Addressee: | George Howard Darwin |
| Date: | [1875–80] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.14: 36 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13810 |
Correspondent
| Darwin, G. H. | |
| Fox, W. D. | (3) |
