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DCP-LETT-7039F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[c. 17 Feb 1870]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 36)
Summary:

Ask whether CD would like to subscribe again to National Education League. Describes the League’s goals.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7476F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Feb 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 43)
Summary:

Does shut eyes when scratching himself. Will ask Langstaff about muscles used when playing flute. Is back at work but hobbling around.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7489F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[19 Feb 1871]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 39)
Summary:

Thanks CD for copy of Descent. Is considering running for School Board.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7048

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[Apr 1871?]
Source of text:
DAR 88: 76–7
Summary:

J. S. Mill’s account of the moral sense in Utilitarianism [1863] appears muddled. [See Descent 1: 71 n.]

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-7802

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
5 June 1871
Source of text:
DAR 90: 75, 75a
Summary:

Follows up CD’s observation of 13 May 1871, of a New Forest pony shedding its winter coat.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-7886

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 July [1871?]
Source of text:
DAR 210.5: 5
Summary:

Wants CD to sign an enclosure [missing] and get the signatures of other family members.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7904F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Aug 1871
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 45)
Summary:

Sends on letter from Hacon about Captain Litchfield’s will.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8034F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
30 Oct [1871]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/5/11)
Summary:

Has discussed the tenancy at Claythorpe with his father, and he will be happy for JH’s son to take over the farm.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

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.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8122G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 Dec [1871]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 48)
Summary:

Sends three sheets but keeps one. Suggests looking at a curved field on the way to Orpington.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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FL-1533

From:
Darwin, W. E.
To:
Darwin, Horace
Date:
[1872?]
Source of text:
DAR 258: 1292
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters

DCP-LETT-8137

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[1 Jan 1872]
Source of text:
DAR 162: 105
Summary:

Worm action at Stonehenge.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8141F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[4 Jan 1872]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 49)
Summary:

Sends comments on his diagram of Stonehenge. Will go to Beaulieu.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8250F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[19 Feb 1872]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 50)
Summary:

Received copy of Origin 6th ed. Has had trouble with worm measurements at Winchester.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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