From W. E. Darwin [April 1871?]
Summary
J. S. Mill’s account of the moral sense in Utilitarianism [1863] appears muddled. [See Descent 1: 71 n.]
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [Apr 1871?] |
| Classmark: | DAR 88: 76–7 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7048 |
From W. E. Darwin 6 February 1871
Summary
Does shut eyes when scratching himself. Will ask Langstaff about muscles used when playing flute. Is back at work but hobbling around.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 6 Feb 1871 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 43) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7476F |
From W. E. Darwin [19 February 1871]
Summary
Thanks CD for copy of Descent. Is considering running for School Board.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [19 Feb 1871] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 39) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7489F |
From W. E. Darwin 5 June 1871
Summary
Follows up CD’s observation of 13 May 1871, of a New Forest pony shedding its winter coat.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 5 June 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 90: 75, 75a |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7802 |
From W. E. Darwin 29 July [1871?]
Summary
Wants CD to sign an enclosure [missing] and get the signatures of other family members.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 29 July [1871?] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.5: 5 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7886 |
From W. E. Darwin 15 August 1871
Summary
Sends on letter from Hacon about Captain Litchfield’s will.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 15 Aug 1871 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 45) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-7904F |
From W. E. Darwin to John Higgins 30 October [1871]
Summary
Has discussed the tenancy at Claythorpe with his father, and he will be happy for JH’s son to take over the farm.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Higgins |
| Date: | 30 Oct [1871] |
| Classmark: | Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/5/11) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8034F |
From W. E. Darwin 6 November 1871
Summary
Will send back proofs of Origin 6th ed.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 6 Nov 1871 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 46) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8040F |
From W. E. Darwin [19 November 1871]
Summary
Sends comments from himself and Erasmus Darwin on proofs of chapter 7 of Origin 6th ed.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [19 Nov 1871] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 37) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8041F |
From W. E. Darwin [3 November 1871]
Summary
Apologises for not working very quickly on proofs. Comments on Huxley’s theological critique of Mivart.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [3 Nov 1871] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 40) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8048F |
From W. E. Darwin 4 November 1871
Summary
Will write to de Chaumont to ask whether anyone at Netley is able to observe shivering fits. Has not got H. Spencer essays.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 Nov 1871 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 115) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8052F |
From W. E. Darwin 11 November 1871
Summary
Forwards a letter from R. O. Jones on the effects of castration on horns of male lambs.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 11 Nov 1871 |
| Classmark: | DAR 88: 121–2 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8061 |
From W. E. Darwin [17 November 1871]
Summary
Says has sent a copy of CD’s memorial to Captain Jones. Passes on Sir Geo. Grey’s comments on pasturage near Morpeth. Tells superstition about straight furrows and fairies.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [17 Nov 1871] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 38) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8073F |
From W. E. Darwin 22 November 1871
Summary
Sends back proofs. Praises CD for calm treatment of Mivart. Looks at duck’s mouth. Asks whether CD has seen Snow’s article in the Spectator.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 22 Nov 1871 |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 47) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8080F |
From W. E. Darwin 28 December [1871]
Summary
Sends three sheets but keeps one. Suggests looking at a curved field on the way to Orpington.
| Author: | William Erasmus Darwin |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 28 Dec [1871] |
| Classmark: | Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 48) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8122G |
| letter | (15) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (14) |
| Higgins, John | (1) |
| Darwin, W. E. | (15) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (14) |
| Higgins, John | (1) |
