From W. E. Darwin 6 January 1881
Summary
Passes on legal advice.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 6 Jan 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 85) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12980F |
From W. E. Darwin 13 January [1881]
Summary
He is buying a portable fire engine, and suggests one is purchased for Down. Wishes to join the Geological Society of London. Is eager to hear Leslie Stephen’s opinion.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 13 Jan [1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 86) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13010F |
From W. E. Darwin [16 January 1881]
Summary
Thanks CD for writing for papers to enter Geological Society. Will return Leslie Stephen’s letter. Has had a severe frost. Emma’s puppy died.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [16 Jan 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 100) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13023F |
From W. E. Darwin 30 January [1881]
Summary
Discusses his election to the Geological Society, worm researches, GHD’s travels, investments,G J Romanes on Samuel Butler, the snow, politics.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 30 Jan [1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 87) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13033F |
From W. E. Darwin 3 February [1881]
Summary
Worm observations.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 3 Feb [1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 88) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13035F |
From W. E. Darwin 4 February 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 4 Feb 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 89) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13035G |
From W. E. Darwin 6 February 1881
Summary
Reports his observations on numbers of Rhododendron leaves found buried [by earthworms].
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 6 Feb 1881 |
Classmark: | DAR 162: 112/1 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13039 |
From W. E. Darwin 16 February 1881
Summary
Brokers have purchased Leeds Corporation Stock.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 16 Feb 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 90) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13054F |
From W. E. Darwin 18 February 1881
Summary
Discusses the possible rebuilding of a pair of cottages on CD’s farm at Beesby, Lincolnshire.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 18 Feb 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 91) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13055F |
From W. E. Darwin [13 March 1881]
Summary
Cannot write so is using Lily as secretary. Proud to be member of Geological Society. Sends observations of rhododendron leaves. Could not find piece of ploughed land. Has proved Josiah Wedgwood III’s death in North Eastern Railway Company. Taking care because head hurts.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [13 Mar 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 101) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13141F |
From W. E. Darwin [24 April 1881]
Summary
Sends observations of wormcasts at Malvern. Describes stay at Abinger.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [24 Apr 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 102) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13141G |
From W. E. Darwin 7 May 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 7 May 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 92) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13148F |
From W. E. Darwin 23 May 1881
Summary
Discusses possible investments.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 23 May 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 93) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13170G |
From W. E. Darwin [7 October 1881]
Summary
Asks for two property valuations. Is afraid he has made a mistake in CD’s property settlements.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [7 Oct 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 104) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13325F |
From W. E. Darwin [13 October 1881]
Summary
Discusses division of Trust. Is concerned Bessy’s portion will be smaller than Henrietta's. Had a pleasant visit in Cambridge. There is a clerical error in the division of CD’s property.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [13 Oct 1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 103) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13340G |
From W. E. Darwin [27 February 1882]
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [27 Feb 1882] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 113) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13347F |
From W. E. Darwin 20 October [1881]
Summary
Thanks for Worms.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 20 Oct [1881] |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 94) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13416F |
From W. E. Darwin 1 November 1881
Summary
Requests a list of CD’s trust securities; he and Sara have finished Worms; asks what he should do with dividend warrant.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 1 Nov 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 95) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13445F |
From W. E. Darwin 21 November 1881
Summary
Financial matters; executing EAD’s will; pleased to hear news about Prof. Challis.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 21 Nov 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 96) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13497F |
From W. E. Darwin 9 December 1881
Summary
Financial paperwork; pleased at news of Horace and Ida Darwin’s baby, Erasmus.
Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 9 Dec 1881 |
Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 98) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13541F |
letter | (172) |
Darwin, Elizabeth | (1) |
Darwin, Francis | (1) |
Darwin, G. H. | (1) |
Darwin, H. E. | (1) |
Darwin, Horace | (1) |
Darwin, Leonard | (1) |
Darwin, Sara | (1) |
Darwin, W. E. | (172) |
Litchfield, H. E. | (1) |
Sedgwick, Sara | (1) |
Darwin, C. R. | |
Darwin, Emma | (2) |
Wedgwood, Emma | (2) |
Darwin, C. R. | (172) |
Darwin, W. E. | (172) |
Darwin, Emma | (2) |
Wedgwood, Emma | (2) |
Darwin, Elizabeth | (1) |