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DCP-LETT-621

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[22 Feb 1842]
Source of text:
DAR 185: 10
Summary:

Comments on birth [of Catherine Elizabeth Sophia Wedgwood].

Plans to visit Shrewsbury.

Describes behaviour of William Darwin.

Discusses speculation losses of acquaintances, including T. Carlyle’s. Mentions his own loss on Journal of researches.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-634

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[late July–Aug 1842]
Source of text:
DAR 92: A16–17
Summary:

Has made an offer for house at Down, renting having been refused. Discusses price, risks involved, and Edward Cresy’s advice.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-13798

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[1843 – 8 Mar 1846]
Source of text:
DAR 154: 91
Summary:

Reports events at Down.

The "atrocious doings" of "Old Price". Price’s dispute with Sir John Lubbock over a boundary fence.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-673

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
27[–8] Apr [1843]
Source of text:
DAR 92: A11–13
Summary:

Describes alterations being made at Down House. Accepts father’s offer to lend him money.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-719

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
2 Dec 1843
Source of text:
DAR 154: 87
Summary:

Thanks SD for some furniture. Describes arrangement of furnishing at Down and work carried out on the grounds. Children are "very full of their approaching lessons".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-674

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[8 Dec 1843]
Source of text:
DAR 92: A14–15
Summary:

Thanks father for loan. Explains difficulty of acquiring the land through which the approach to Down House now runs.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-833

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[27 Nov 1844?]
Source of text:
DAR 92: A9–10
Summary:

Sends thanks for money.

Comments on treatment prescribed by his father.

Encloses notes by John Higgins with investment advice. Discusses advisability of investing in farmland in Lincolnshire. Cites advice of Sir John Lubbock concerning purchase of land.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-913

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
3[–4] Sept 1845
Source of text:
DAR 153: 109
Summary:

"All about household and money matters." The family is now living on about £1000 per annum. Plans a new walk and additions to the house.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1234

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[19 Mar 1849]
Source of text:
DAR 92: A7–A8
Summary:

Writes a detailed account of his treatment at J. M. Gully’s hydropathy establishment at Malvern.

Contributor:
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