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DCP-LETT-11896F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Feb [1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 71)
Summary:

Thanks CD profusely for the circular which detailed his and Emma Darwin’s plans to increase their children’s income. Thinks a few hundred really makes the difference for feeling really rich, especially as he now knows how important it is for bankers to have available personal savings.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12017F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 Apr [1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 73); DAR 177: 254
Summary:

There is a hyacinth growing upside down in Hankinson’s garden. Sends picture of it. Leslie Stephen knows of no worthwhile sources of information on Dr Erasmus Darwin.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12301F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[9 Nov 1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 74), Gardner 1880, pp. 31–9
Summary:

Sends CD petition from Olmstead and asks him to forward it around to get good signatures.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12346F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[8 Dec 1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 72)
Summary:

Returns Guthrie. Comments at length on Guthrie’s critique of Spencer.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12392G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 Jan [1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 75)
Summary:

Discusses possible investments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12404F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Jan [1880]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 79)
Summary:

Delighted by honour CD has received from Turin. Agrees with Horace that the money ought to be given to the Zoological Station at Naples.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12440G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[28 Jan 1880]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 80)
Summary:

Thanks CD for giving money to the children. Is going to give money to Bessy, but not invest it until she is really rich. Returns Butler’s letter. Thinks Butler is looking for a grievance to write an article about.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12564G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Apr [1880]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 81)
Summary:

Is beginning Geikie’s Ice age. Describes flints found on the common. Comments on exciting election.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12642G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 June [1880]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 82)
Summary:

Asks whether CD will forward enclosed to Lord Derby, and offers to send him a copy of the New York state survey. Will go to Beaulieu in the early autumn. Tells story about gallenes raised by hens being attacked.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12694F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 Aug 1880
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 77)
Summary:

Asks CD to invite William James to stay before he returns to America.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12714F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Sept 1880
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 78)
Summary:

Sends four wrist bands, and advice on putting them on. George is well. Can easily get worm castings. Lilly and Mlle Wild arrived in a storm to stay the night. Is much amused by Sedgwick’s ferocious letter about Vestiges.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12840F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 Nov [1880]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 83)
Summary:

Thanks CD for copy of Movement in plants and says he is enjoying it. Is pleased that a full article appeared in the Times. Will go to Beaulieu soon for worm casts. His gardener calls worms “our civil engineers”. Promised to tell Frank how to make plants bend.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12861

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Nov [1880]
Source of text:
DAR 162: 110
Summary:

Observations on worms’ pulling leaves into their burrows.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12880F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 Dec [1880]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 84)
Summary:

Will soon manage to go to Beaulieu. Is glad the book is going off well. Is thinking of going to the Roman Villa at Brading on the Isle of Wight.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12885

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 Dec [1880]
Source of text:
DAR 162: 111
Summary:

Description of remains of a Roman villa and the worm activity at the site.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12957

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
31 Dec [1880]
Source of text:
DAR 162: 88
Summary:

Sends diagrams [missing] showing worm action at two sites.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12980F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Jan 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 85)
Summary:

Passes on legal advice.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13010F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Jan [1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 86)
Summary:

He is buying a portable fire engine, and suggests one is purchased for Down. Wishes to join the Geological Society of London. Is eager to hear Leslie Stephen’s opinion.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13023F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[16 Jan 1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 100)
Summary:

Thanks CD for writing for papers to enter Geological Society. Will return Leslie Stephen’s letter. Has had a severe frost. Emma’s puppy died.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13033F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
30 Jan [1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 87)
Summary:

Discusses his election to the Geological Society, worm researches, GHD’s travels, investments,G J Romanes on Samuel Butler, the snow, politics.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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