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The Charles Darwin Collection
The Darwin Correspondence Project is publishing letters written by and to the naturalist Charles Darwin (1809–1882). Complete transcripts of letters are being made available through the Project’s website (www.darwinproject.ac.uk) after publication in the ongoing print edition of The Correspondence of Charles Darwin (Cambridge University Press 1985–). Metadata and summaries of all known letters (c. 15,000) appear in Ɛpsilon, and the full texts of available letters can also be searched, with links to the full texts.
Condolences on death of CD’s brother Erasmus. Recalls first meeting CD in Erasmus’ rooms over 40 years ago.
E. A. Darwin’s funeral arrangements.
Erasmus’ death and CD’s sentiments on death.
CD is sorry he bothered GHD about the solicitor, but he boils with indignation to this day when he remembers how rudely he was treated by Mr Salt’s firm in London [40 years earlier].
Asks CD whether he thinks it probable that the gnat may develop into the mosquito in hot weather.
Thanks for copy of essay. Erasmus Alvey Darwin to be buried at Down the next day.
Asks CD to contribute to symposium on vivisection to be published in Nineteenth Century [10: 920–48].
The merchants suggest that CD keep the wine and return it if more is corked.
CD wants to see TLB before he leaves London. Much obliged for his aid.