From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[9 June 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 88
Summary:
Has nearly finished his mathematical paper.
Is not sure when he will go to Patterdale.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Aug 1881
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 89
Summary:
Sends CD information he had requested on W. Graham.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Aug 1881
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 90
Summary:
Discusses funeral arrangements for E. A. Darwin, and his will.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[29 Aug 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 91
Summary:
E. A. Darwin’s funeral arrangements.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[after 26 Aug 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 93
Summary:
The merchants suggest that CD keep the wine and return it if more is corked.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[7 Sept 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 92
Summary:
Gives an account of the reception of his paper at York [BAAS meeting].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[9 Sept 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 94
Summary:
Has found the missing packet of forks, which he will send or take to Down.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Oct 1881
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 95
Summary:
Sends text of the gravestone inscription [for E. A. Darwin] and details of arrangements for removal of furniture from Queen Anne St.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[after 15 Oct 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 96
Summary:
Has sent the inscription [for E. A. Darwin’s gravestone]. If CD approves, will he forward it to G. S. ffinden [Vicar of Downe Parish] and William [Darwin].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[18 Oct 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 97
Summary:
Occupied with details of E. A. Darwin’s house and furniture. He has ordered a gravestone.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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
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
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
From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[6 Dec 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 101
Summary:
Asks whether he is to give a gratuity of "cinquanta lire sterling" to the cook at 6 Queen Anne St.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Howard Darwin
Date:
[before 25 Oct 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.1: 115
Summary:
Will GHD ask Lord R[ayleigh] whether "gas-men in testing light, exclude the diffused light".
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Howard Darwin
Date:
20 Jan [1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.1: 102
Summary:
[Ernst Krause’s] letter to Nature ["Unconscious memory – Mr Samuel Butler", 23 (1881): 288] has been dispatched.
Gladstone has dated Wallace’s pension from last July, "which is splendid".
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Howard Darwin
Date:
27–8 Feb [1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.1: 103
Summary:
Describes lecture at Royal Institution by J. S. Burdon Sanderson on movement of plants and animals; JSBS’s preliminary part was so long that he never got to the plants.
Comments on the triumph of the ladies in the voting at Cambridge.
Mentions F. Galton’s visit to Down, a call on the Huxleys, and a visit with the Duke of Argyll.
Tells a story about the absent-mindedness of Burdon Sanderson.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Howard Darwin
Date:
8 June [1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.1: 104
Summary:
Discusses a letter [not found] from R. S. Ball that has quite delighted him.
Describes events at Patterdale.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Howard Darwin
Date:
23 July 1881
Source of text:
DAR 210.1: 105
Summary:
GHD’s abstract from Nature [24 (1881): 231] has been published in Kosmos.
John Collier has finished his portrait of CD.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Howard Darwin
Date:
24 Aug [1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.1: 106
Summary:
The General Post Office sent one penny in response to GHD’s complaint, and demanded a receipt, which CD has sent. CD will keep the penny.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
