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From W. E. Darwin   [13 March 1881]

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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

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  • Wedgwood III , who had died on 11 March 1880 ( Emma Darwin’s diary (DAR 242)). William was Josiah’s executor. On 15 March 1881, CD recorded a payment under the heading ‘W. E. …

To G. H. Darwin   5 March [1880]

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The Colonel [J. L. Chester] is pleased [see 12509].

Jos[iah Wedgwood III] is dying.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  George Howard Darwin
Date:  5 Mar [1880]
Classmark:  DAR 210.1: 92
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-12514

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  • Wedgwood III was gravely ill; see letter from W. E. Darwin, 6 January [1880] . The latest extant report on his health was quoted in a letter from Emma
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