Conveys some information about Dr Erasmus Darwin’s second wife and discusses photos of him and his wife.
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The Charles Darwin Collection
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Conveys some information about Dr Erasmus Darwin’s second wife and discusses photos of him and his wife.
Memorandum about Dr Erasmus Darwin’s bequests.
Caroline Darwin says mysterious visitor’s name was Brand. It was in time of Colonel Pole. Never visited Mrs Pole or Mrs Darwin [Elizabeth Collier], but sent respectful messages.
CD’s father thought he had not been treated fairly about his share of his mother’s [Mary Howard Darwin’s] fortune. Will not allude to this [in Erasmus Darwin]. Surprising that grandfather did not make more money. Has found memorandum of his having lost £1500 in ironworks.
CD’s little biography [Erasmus Darwin] has turned out very dull.
May FG’s tour turn out pleasant.