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FL-0253

From:
Darwin, W. E.
To:
Darwin, Emma
Date:
29 November [1878]
Source of text:
DAR 210.5: 31
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters

DCP-LETT-11790F

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.

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Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-11823F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 Jan 1879
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 70)
Summary:

Sends figures on increase in value of North Western Railway stocks. Says consol stock considered much more secure for bankers. Does not think his own bank is in danger of a run. Is glad to see the Emperor of Prussia has confirmed CD’s appointment to Academy. Is snowing at Bassett.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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FL-0254

From:
Darwin, W. E.
To:
Darwin, Emma
Date:
[14 January 1879]
Source of text:
DAR 210.5: 32
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters

DCP-LETT-11896F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Feb [1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 71)
Summary:

Thanks CD profusely for the circular which detailed his and Emma Darwin’s plans to increase their children’s income. Thinks a few hundred really makes the difference for feeling really rich, especially as he now knows how important it is for bankers to have available personal savings.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12017F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
29 Apr [1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 73); DAR 177: 254
Summary:

There is a hyacinth growing upside down in Hankinson’s garden. Sends picture of it. Leslie Stephen knows of no worthwhile sources of information on Dr Erasmus Darwin.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12301F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[9 Nov 1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 74), Gardner 1880, pp. 31–9
Summary:

Sends CD petition from Olmstead and asks him to forward it around to get good signatures.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12346F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[8 Dec 1879]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 72)
Summary:

Returns Guthrie. Comments at length on Guthrie’s critique of Spencer.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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