Submitted by PeterPavement on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 12:51
Letters from Darwin's girlfriend and her sister and father before and during the voyage.
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Submitted by PeterPavement on Wed, 04/26/2017 - 12:51
Letters from Darwin's girlfriend and her sister and father before and during the voyage.
Wants CD to come without fail on Monday, and to bring her a small bottle of oil colour, a half-dozen small brushes, and a "juicy" book of some kind.
Sends him a purse, which she asks him to use in remembrance of her.
She encloses a pin with "genuine hair" and is flattered that it will go around the world with CD.
Describes the wedding of her sister Sarah and related festivities. She misses CD very much.
Writes affectionately of the good times they have had and of her friendship for CD. Tells him of her forthcoming marriage to R. M. Biddulph.
Writes of his family and Shropshire events. Comments on the slow progress of the Reform Bill.
Writes a cordial letter with family and local news. Hopes CD will see his two sons in India.
P.S. by Catherine Darwin says no letter was written this month as all is well at home.
Welcomes CD home; urges him to come to Woodhouse.
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