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Arrangements for the disposal of the contents of Erasmus Alvey Darwin’s house at 6 Queen Anne Street, London.
The text on EAD’s gravestone.
Sends text of the gravestone inscription [for E. A. Darwin] and details of arrangements for removal of furniture from Queen Anne St.
Has sent the inscription [for E. A. Darwin’s gravestone]. If CD approves, will he forward it to G. S. ffinden [Vicar of Downe Parish] and William [Darwin].
Occupied with details of E. A. Darwin’s house and furniture. He has ordered a gravestone.
Will GHD ask Lord R[ayleigh] whether "gas-men in testing light, exclude the diffused light".
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Sends an agreement for his signature and forwarding to Patterson & Bloxham.
Hears that James Challis [Plumian Professor of Astronomy, Cambridge] is on the point of death. Believes he has a good chance to succeed him; sends a list of the electors.
Tremendously interested by GHD’s news [about the Plumian Professorship at Cambridge]. Suggests he get William Thomson to write to the electors.
Writes of Challis’ health
and of other matters of family interest.
Thinks William Thomson will support him [for Plumian Professorship at Cambridge].
Last issue of Nature has made him "awfully proud". [See R. S. Ball, "A glimpse through the corridors of time", Nature 25 (1881): 79–82.]
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Asks whether he is to give a gratuity of "cinquanta lire sterling" to the cook at 6 Queen Anne St.
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Has promised to pay Hooker about £250 annually "for the formation of a perfect MS catalogue of all known plants [Index Kewensis]".