Comments on JL’s paper ["Notes on the generative organs, and on the formation of the egg in the Annulosa", Proc. R. Soc. Lond. 11 (1860–2): 117–24].
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Comments on JL’s paper ["Notes on the generative organs, and on the formation of the egg in the Annulosa", Proc. R. Soc. Lond. 11 (1860–2): 117–24].
Discusses the possibility of a banking job for William [Darwin]; wishes to meet JL to discuss the prospects.
William Darwin can go to Southampton any time should the banking proposition come to anything. CD is sure he would work hard.
Arrangements for a meeting.
Asks to meet JL for a final talk about the banking partnership for William Darwin.
There have been delays, but William Darwin’s banking position is nearly settled.
Is going to Torquay, where he will write up his work on orchids.
Seeks JL’s advice on the articles of partnership in the Southampton bank. CD and his solicitor fear they will be unfavourable to William.
Thanks JL and his father for advice regarding Southampton bank. Has written to Atherley for fair terms.
Thanks JL for assistance with William Darwin’s banking partnership; considers everything is now settled.
Is enjoying himself and doing a little work on orchids.
Has visited T. V. Wollaston, who is working hard but lives too solitary a life.
There are further legal complications with William Darwin’s partnership and CD’s solicitor wants to call on JL.
Asks JL’s advice about details of William’s proposed banking partnership. CD’s solicitor is suspicious of Atherley’s long-term intentions.
JL’s kindness has laid William and himself "under an enduring obligation". One clause in the partnership agreement seems harsh but will probably never signify.
With some hesitation CD’s solicitor advises acceptance of partnership offered to William.
JL is thinking of moving to Brighton.