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From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
17 Nov 1881
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 98
Summary:

Sends an agreement for his signature and forwarding to Patterson & Bloxham.

Hears that James Challis [Plumian Professor of Astronomy, Cambridge] is on the point of death. Believes he has a good chance to succeed him; sends a list of the electors.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[20 Nov 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 99
Summary:

Writes of Challis’ health

and of other matters of family interest.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[22 Nov 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 100
Summary:

Thinks William Thomson will support him [for Plumian Professorship at Cambridge].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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