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 |