Thanks WED for a correction [to proofs of Origin, 6th ed.].
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The Charles Darwin Collection
The Darwin Correspondence Project is publishing letters written by and to the naturalist Charles Darwin (1809–1882). Complete transcripts of letters are being made available through the Project’s website (www.darwinproject.ac.uk) after publication in the ongoing print edition of The Correspondence of Charles Darwin (Cambridge University Press 1985–). Metadata and summaries of all known letters (c. 15,000) appear in Ɛpsilon, and the full texts of available letters can also be searched, with links to the full texts.
Thanks WED for a correction [to proofs of Origin, 6th ed.].
Thanks for letter [8137]. Finds observation at Stonehenge of depth of mould at different parts of slope "most valuable".
Thanks WED for checking through the proofs of a new [6th] edition of Origin.
Discusses earthworm activity observed in old ploughed fields.
Gives information on recent editions of Lyell’s works.
Would like precise details about pouting of English children to add to his information about children of savages.
David Forbes thinks WED’s chalk samples have been penetrated by surface mud.
Asks WED to direct bearer of letter to CD, as he has an address [memorial from men of science to W. E. Gladstone] for him to sign.
Asks WED to observe a suppressed yawn.
Asks whether scratching a tickling point makes tears come to his eyes.
Asks WED’s help in acquiring expression photographs and engravings.
Wishes to send Langstaff a copy of his book [Expression], in gratitude for his valuable notes.
Asks WED to visit Winchester soon and collect Utricularia for him
Arrangements for the visit to Southampton.
About elections to [an unspecified] club.
Another message about club elections.
Describes the funeral of Aunt Sarah [Elizabeth Wedgwood].
Circular about the distribution of the overplus of his income and advice on investment.
Circular letter regarding the distribution of CD’s excess income, with a note addressed to W. E. Darwin concerning his handling of Elizabeth Darwin’s share.
About the distribution of [surplus income] funds among the children.
A circular letter on the distribution of his money at death and the division ofErasmus’ estate.
Has promised to pay Hooker about £250 annually "for the formation of a perfect MS catalogue of all known plants [Index Kewensis]".