From:
John Brodie Innes
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 167: 34
Summary:
JBI on CD’s integrity and the separateness of science and religion.
Contributor:
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From:
John Tyndall
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
5 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 106: C22
Summary:
Will provide the siren.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
William Henry Flower
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 [Dec] 1878
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.551)
Summary:
Describes findings of examination of geese with abnormal wings. Says old gander that sired geese is without injury or abnormality. Encloses his assistant’s report.
Contributor:
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From:
Carl Gottfried Semper
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 202: 120
Summary:
Asks whether he may use CD’s letters in his work [Die natürlichen Existenzbedingungen der Thiere (1880)] in order to show that Moritz Wagner has misrepresented CD’s views.
Discusses the influence of isolation and external conditions on animals, and the relative importance of the direct effect of external conditions and of selection in bringing about change.
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From:
Anthony Rich
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
7 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 210.12: 1
Summary:
Informs CD of his intention to bequeath his property to him.
Contributor:
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From:
George John Romanes
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[8] Dec 1878
Source of text:
E. D. Romanes 1896, p. 86
Summary:
Thinks conservation of energy not evidence for Deity. Agrees with CD that there is little hope to illuminate subject with light of intellect. Intends to drop it.
Contributor:
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From:
Anthony Rich
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 210.12: 4
Summary:
Gives CD details of the property he proposes to bequeath to him.
Contributor:
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From:
Raphael Meldola
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 171: 133
Summary:
Is making progress with the Weismann translation.
Wonders whether Francis Darwin would give a botanical lecture at a Bayswater school.
Contributor:
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From:
James Torbitt
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
12 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 178: 150
Summary:
Has examined this year’s crop, which looks good; will prepare a report.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James Davis Cooper
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 202: 20
Summary:
Sends CD a proof of an illustration reduced on to the block by photography. The method is expensive but scientifically accurate.
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From:
Erasmus Alvey Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Dec [1878]
Source of text:
DAR 105: B104
Summary:
Very glad to hear Anthony Rich is leaving CD money "encouraging science in such a very practical manner".
Contributor:
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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:
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From:
George Howard Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 210.2: 72
Summary:
Asks CD if he would screw himself up to inviting A. Newton to Down.
Contributor:
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From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 104: 121–4
Summary:
Congratulates CD on the Anthony Rich bequest.
Sad but relieved to retire as President of the Royal Society.
Describes battle with Treasury over use of an empty house at Kew.
Contributor:
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From:
William Mackmurdo Hacon
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 166: 18
Summary:
Revision of CD’s will to reflect Anthony Rich’s gift and to increase daughters’ inheritance.
Contributor:
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From:
Gabriel Cornelius (Gabriel) Max
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 171: 107
Summary:
Relates dream suggesting CD’s belief in spiritualism. Asks if Wallace is clairvoyant.
Contributor:
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From:
William Mackmurdo Hacon
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 210.12: 6
Summary:
Writes regarding CD’s will in the light of Anthony Rich’s proposed bequest.
Contributor:
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From:
Anthony Rich
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 210.12: 7
Summary:
Regrets that illness prevents his travelling to visit CD but would be pleased to see CD or his sons at Worthing.
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From:
Francis Sorell Arnold
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[2]6 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 159: 148
Summary:
Would like CD to explain how he reconciles two passages in 6th ed. of Origin.
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From:
William Mackmurdo Hacon
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Dec 1878
Source of text:
DAR 166: 19
Summary:
Sending second codicil for CD to sign.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project