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DCP-LETT-912

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[3 Sept 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 40
Summary:

Condolences on JDH’s grandfather’s death.

When his wife can move, they will go to Staffordshire.

Returns some books; would like to see copy of Kosmos [by Alexander von Humboldt]. Would be proud owner of JDH’s work [Flora Antarctica (1844–7)].

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DCP-LETT-913

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
3[–4] Sept 1845
Source of text:
DAR 153: 109
Summary:

"All about household and money matters." The family is now living on about £1000 per annum. Plans a new walk and additions to the house.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-915

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[10 Sept 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 41
Summary:

Going to Shrewsbury on Monday.

Means to attempt the question of species: "though I shall get more kicks than half-pennies, I will, life serving, attempt my work".

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DCP-LETT-917

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[18 Sept 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 42
Summary:

Kosmos [by Alexander von Humboldt] has arrived safely.

CD acknowledges his presumption in speculating on variation without having worked out his due share of species, but "for nine years it has been anyhow the greatest amusement to me".

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