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DCP-LETT-8048F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[3 Nov 1871]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 40)
Summary:

Apologises for not working very quickly on proofs. Comments on Huxley’s theological critique of Mivart.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8052F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Nov 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 115)
Summary:

Will write to de Chaumont to ask whether anyone at Netley is able to observe shivering fits. Has not got H. Spencer essays.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8040F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Nov 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 46)
Summary:

Will send back proofs of Origin 6th ed.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8061

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
11 Nov 1871
Source of text:
DAR 88: 121–2
Summary:

Forwards a letter from R. O. Jones on the effects of castration on horns of male lambs.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-8073F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[17 Nov 1871]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 38)
Summary:

Says has sent a copy of CD’s memorial to Captain Jones. Passes on Sir Geo. Grey’s comments on pasturage near Morpeth. Tells superstition about straight furrows and fairies.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8041F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[19 Nov 1871]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 37)
Summary:

Sends comments from himself and Erasmus Darwin on proofs of chapter 7 of Origin 6th ed.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8080F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 Nov 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 47)
Summary:

Sends back proofs. Praises CD for calm treatment of Mivart. Looks at duck’s mouth. Asks whether CD has seen Snow’s article in the Spectator.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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