Discusses the marriage-settlement for Horace and Ida.
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Discusses the marriage-settlement for Horace and Ida.
Has searched to no avail for 17th- and 18th-century wills to learn how Elston Hall was acquired by Robert Darwin rather than by William Darwin, even though Robert was the younger son.
Requests a letter of introduction to Prof. Jowett for his son, who is entering Balliol College.
How to bargain on Horace Darwin’s marriage-settlement: Francis received £5000; Horace could receive more as an inducement for the Farrers to increase Ida’s dowry.
WMH will negotiate with William Farrer on Horace’s marriage-settlement. Will attempt to make the settlement £5000, the same as Francis received.
Reports bargaining with William Farrer on Horace’s marriage-settlement.
Negotiations on Horace’s marriage-settlement.
WMH’s agent is coming to Down for CD to sign transfer of £5000 North Eastern Railway stocks. Horace is coming to his office to execute the marriage-settlement.