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DCP-LETT-1415

From:
Sarah Elizabeth (Elizabeth) Wedgwood
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[24 Apr 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.13: 31
Summary:

Tells CD how Anne’s death is affecting Emma. Hopes he may soon return.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1418

From:
Erasmus Alvey Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[25 Apr 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.13: 32
Summary:

Feels deeply for them at their "impossible loss" [of Anne].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1419

From:
Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Mackintosh; Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Wedgwood
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Apr [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.13: 33
Summary:

Tells of the burial of Anne.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1420

From:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[25 Apr 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.13: 34
Summary:

Commiseration on the death of Anne.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1421

From:
Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[25? Apr 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.13: 35
Summary:

Commiseration on the death of Anne.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1422

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Elizabeth Mary Thorley
Date:
26 Apr [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 148: 73
Summary:

Expresses gratitude to Mrs T’s daughter for devotion to his daughter in final illness.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1423

From:
Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[27 Apr 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.13: 36
Summary:

Thoughts on the death of Anne.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1424

From:
Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Mackintosh; Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Wedgwood
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 [Apr 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.13: 37
Summary:

Thoughts after the death of Anne.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1427

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Stewart Dismorr
Date:
6 May [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 385
Summary:

Congratulates JD on discovery of fossil footsteps near Port Philip, Australia. Richard Owen would be glad to examine them. J. B. Jukes most likely to know geology of Port Philip.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1428

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Stewart Dismorr
Date:
15 May [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 386
Summary:

Comments on concretionary bodies found by JD. Encourages him to continue geological study.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1436

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Stewart Dismorr
Date:
13 June [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 387
Summary:

Suggests that JD consult with Edward Forbes about dredging.

Delighted he will look for fossil bones.

Asks him to look for Australian cirripedes.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1440

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[late Aug – early Sept 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 205.10: 98
Summary:

James Wilson reports case of salmon hybrids.

Herrings inhabit freshwater lake in Scotland during winter.

JDH will edit juror reports for the Great Exhibition.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1456

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Erasmus Darwin
Date:
3 Oct [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.6: 2
Summary:

Discusses domestic affairs and gives some advice on manners.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1460

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[Nov 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 100: 82–5
Summary:

Flora of New Zealand.

Reconsidering variability of insular species.

Becoming convinced of the probability that the southern flora is a fragmentary one – all that remains of a great southern continent.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1463

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
11 Dec [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 93: A85–A88
Summary:

Sends cirripede specimens for Ipswich Museum.

Asks how much a village fireworks display would cost.

Comments on the need in education for good habits of expression and accurate observation instead of making "wretched Latin verses".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1467

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William & Julius Fairbeard
Date:
[Oct 1855 – May 1856]
Source of text:
DAR 206: 38
Summary:

Five questions on variability in peas.

W & JF recommended to CD by Mr Cattell.

CD planted an experimental pea garden this summer.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1474

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Erasmus Darwin
Date:
24 [Feb 1852]
Source of text:
DAR 210.6: 3
Summary:

Is glad WED has made a good beginning [at Rugby?].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1486

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Erasmus Darwin
Date:
27 Aug [1852]
Source of text:
DAR 210.6: 4
Summary:

Thanks for his letter; hopes he is managing all right [at Rugby?].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1488

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Josiah (Jos) Wedgwood, III
Date:
21 Oct [1852]
Source of text:
DAR 210.10: 17
Summary:

Informs JW of his intention to sell his N. W. Railway shares.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1491

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Johnston
Date:
23 Nov 1852
Source of text:
DAR 146: 6
Summary:

Recommends GJ for Government pension.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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