From:
John Higgins
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Mar 1845
Source of text:
DAR 210.10: 5
Summary:
Reports that he has an offer of an estate of about 325 acres that CD may find suitable.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
John Higgins
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Oct 1845
Source of text:
DAR 210.10: 8
Summary:
Sends a list of the work he feels should be done at Beesby [Lincolnshire] to put the farm in order. Hopes to get purchase deeds completed by 10 October.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
27 May [1846]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/1)
Summary:
Acknowledges receipt of draft. When does JH want the money for the new farmhouse? Bankers are Robarts, Curtis & Co. JH to pay them the rent directly.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
12 Dec [1846]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/2)
Summary:
Thanks JH for draft. Glad to hear account of farmhouse.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
25 May [1847]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/5)
Summary:
Discusses accounts.
Cannot visit Alford [farm] this summer.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
10 Sept [1847]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/6)
Summary:
Agrees to lease land to Mr Mason. Discusses arrangements for bank draft.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
11 Dec [1847]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/7)
Summary:
Discusses account. Glad that all is prosperous.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
28 Feb [1848]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/11)
Summary:
Arranges to pay subscription on 15 Feb and 16 Aug as requested by Mr Mason.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
John Higgins
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 Mar 1848
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/11)
Summary:
Agrees to pay Mr Mason as requested.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
6 June [1848]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/17)
Summary:
Mentions his account; visit to Lincolnshire by his sister [Susan Darwin].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
14 June [1848]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/20)
Summary:
Discusses possible land transactions.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
6 Dec [1848]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/23)
Summary:
Discusses his account. Mentions death of his father and his own inheritance.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
5 June [1849]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/26)
Summary:
Comments on his account.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
10 Dec [1849]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/29)
Summary:
Discusses his accounts.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
9 May [1850]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/32)
Summary:
Agrees to reduce rent on farm because of bad times.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
27 May [1850]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/35)
Summary:
Discusses his account.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
13 Dec [1850]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/38)
Summary:
Discusses his account. Mentions reduction in rent due to agricultural conditions.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
21 Dec [1850]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/41)
Summary:
Asks his opinion concerning possible investment. Asks about possible land sale to Mr Mason.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
7 June 1851
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/45)
Summary:
Mentions his account. Reduction in rent paid by Mr Hardy.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
19 June [1852]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/54)
Summary:
Discusses his account and rent reduction. Comments on agricultural prices.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project