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DCP-LETT-11523

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 May [1878]
Source of text:
DAR 209.6: 199–200
Summary:

Extract from Athenæum 11 May [1878], p. 606, of R. I. Lynch on germination of the provision tree.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11597F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 July [1878]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 68)
Summary:

Has taken OCM to the photographer’s, and is sending photographs to be signed.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11790F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 [Dec 1878]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 69)
Summary:

Surprised and delighted by Mr Rich’s bequest as it will greatly increase his income. Intends to leave money to the Royal Society to contribute to science. Houses in London are a good investment even in times that are nervous for bankers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11823F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Jan 1879
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 70)
Summary:

Sends figures on increase in value of North Western Railway stocks. Says consol stock considered much more secure for bankers. Does not think his own bank is in danger of a run. Is glad to see the Emperor of Prussia has confirmed CD’s appointment to Academy. Is snowing at Bassett.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11896F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Feb [1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 71)
Summary:

Thanks CD profusely for the circular which detailed his and Emma Darwin’s plans to increase their children’s income. Thinks a few hundred really makes the difference for feeling really rich, especially as he now knows how important it is for bankers to have available personal savings.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12301F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[9 Nov 1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 74), Gardner 1880, pp. 31–9
Summary:

Sends CD petition from Olmstead and asks him to forward it around to get good signatures.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12346F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[8 Dec 1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 72)
Summary:

Returns Guthrie. Comments at length on Guthrie’s critique of Spencer.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7039F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[c. 17 Feb 1870]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 36)
Summary:

Ask whether CD would like to subscribe again to National Education League. Describes the League’s goals.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7048

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[Apr 1871?]
Source of text:
DAR 88: 76–7
Summary:

J. S. Mill’s account of the moral sense in Utilitarianism [1863] appears muddled. [See Descent 1: 71 n.]

Contributor:
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DCP-LETT-7469

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[29 Feb 1872]
Source of text:
DAR 162: 102
Summary:

Amount of clay present in certain chalk samples.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7476F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Feb 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 43)
Summary:

Does shut eyes when scratching himself. Will ask Langstaff about muscles used when playing flute. Is back at work but hobbling around.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7489F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[19 Feb 1871]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 39)
Summary:

Thanks CD for copy of Descent. Is considering running for School Board.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7802

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
5 June 1871
Source of text:
DAR 90: 75, 75a
Summary:

Follows up CD’s observation of 13 May 1871, of a New Forest pony shedding its winter coat.

Contributor:
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DCP-LETT-7886

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 July [1871?]
Source of text:
DAR 210.5: 5
Summary:

Wants CD to sign an enclosure [missing] and get the signatures of other family members.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7904F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Aug 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 45)
Summary:

Sends on letter from Hacon about Captain Litchfield’s will.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8040F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Nov 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 46)
Summary:

Will send back proofs of Origin 6th ed.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8041F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[19 Nov 1871]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 37)
Summary:

Sends comments from himself and Erasmus Darwin on proofs of chapter 7 of Origin 6th ed.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8048F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[3 Nov 1871]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 40)
Summary:

Apologises for not working very quickly on proofs. Comments on Huxley’s theological critique of Mivart.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8052F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Nov 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 115)
Summary:

Will write to de Chaumont to ask whether anyone at Netley is able to observe shivering fits. Has not got H. Spencer essays.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8061

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 Nov 1871
Source of text:
DAR 88: 121–2
Summary:

Forwards a letter from R. O. Jones on the effects of castration on horns of male lambs.

Contributor:
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