A laudatory reference in the Times [19 Nov 1880, p. 4] impels her to write after many years. Hopes to see him.
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A laudatory reference in the Times [19 Nov 1880, p. 4] impels her to write after many years. Hopes to see him.
Writes of the pleasure of seeing him again.
Condolences on death of Erasmus.
She encloses a pin with "genuine hair" and is flattered that it will go around the world with CD.
Gives CD an "account of my life and adventures since we parted" and news of her family.
They have been having a very gay time. Tells of "Redcoats & Shootables" and several mutual friends.
Writes of the last part of their lively stay at Brighton and three days in London.
None of CD’s sisters can come to enliven the "truly awful" tranquillity at the Forest [Woodhouse].
Caroline and Catherine Darwin were at the Forest a few days last week and Susan Darwin comes the next day. Mentions other relatives, friends, and acquaintances.
Invites CD to dine with them on Wednesday, since she will have few more opportunities of seeing "the original old Charles Darwin".
Thanks for copy of Expression.
Reminiscences of their youth.
Thanks for CD’s photograph, which recalls the Charles Darwin of olden days.
Thanks SH for her kind letter; would like to see her again.
CD and Emma enjoyed SH’s visit to Queen Anne Street and would like her to come to Down. When he next comes to London, he hopes to call on Fanny Biddulph.
Sends a copy of Expression
and speaks fondly of his memories of Woodhouse and the Owen family.
Thanks SH for news of her family. Would like her to visit Down in the spring.