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DCP-LETT-10201G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Oct 1875
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 55)
Summary:

Sent a copy of Orchis book to Gentry. Mentions Morley’s article on Diderot. Asks for another copy of the new edition of Descent.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10297F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[15? Dec 1875]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 56)
Summary:

Asks CD whether it is worth sending money to prop up the Index.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10343

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[24 Apr 1877?]
Source of text:
DAR 109: A44, A71–6
Summary:

Sends notes made in June 1867, on Rhamnus catharticus and R. lanceolatus. Encloses diagrams and measurements relating to pollen size in R. lanceolatus.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10366F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[before 29 Jan 1876?]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 58)
Summary:

Purchases cigarettes for CD.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10458F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 Apr [1876]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 59)
Summary:

Sends a pamphlet for FD and Ruck, who did not turn up for breakfast.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10622F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Sept [1876]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 60)
Summary:

Recommends that CD buy a plot of land.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10743

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[12 or 19] July 1877
Source of text:
DAR 210.5: 14
Summary:

Discusses an experiment.

His dogs appear to have rabies.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10753

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[24 Aug 1877]
Source of text:
DAR 162: 85
Summary:

Action of heavy rain on the leaves of Robinia.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10794F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[15 Jan 1877]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 66)
Summary:

Thanks for the copy of Orchids.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10922F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[25 Mar? 1877]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 67)
Summary:

Staying with W. D. Fox on the Isle of Wight. Offers to find Pulmonaria plants.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-10923F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Apr 1877
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 61)
Summary:

Arrangements about a purchase of land.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11169

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
5 Oct [1877]
Source of text:
DAR 210.5: 21
Summary:

Thanks CD for present of £300.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11204F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 Oct 1877
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 62)
Summary:

Asks for key and letter to be sent to him at the New University Club in London.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11212F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 Oct [1876]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 64)
Summary:

Discussing a purchase of land.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11260F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
30 Nov [1876]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 65)
Summary:

Pleased to hear about GHD’s paper at the Royal Society.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11352

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 Feb [1880]
Source of text:
DAR 209.7: 159
Summary:

"Dia" [as a prefix] means "through, across".

WED’s wife would like to meet the Huxleys.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11523

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 May [1878]
Source of text:
DAR 209.6: 199–200
Summary:

Extract from Athenæum 11 May [1878], p. 606, of R. I. Lynch on germination of the provision tree.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-11597F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 July [1878]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 68)
Summary:

Has taken OCM to the photographer’s, and is sending photographs to be signed.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11790F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 [Dec 1878]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 69)
Summary:

Surprised and delighted by Mr Rich’s bequest as it will greatly increase his income. Intends to leave money to the Royal Society to contribute to science. Houses in London are a good investment even in times that are nervous for bankers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11823F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Jan 1879
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 70)
Summary:

Sends figures on increase in value of North Western Railway stocks. Says consol stock considered much more secure for bankers. Does not think his own bank is in danger of a run. Is glad to see the Emperor of Prussia has confirmed CD’s appointment to Academy. Is snowing at Bassett.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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