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DCP-LETT-7605

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield
Date:
20 Mar 1871
Source of text:
DAR 153: 77
Summary:

Reports on sales and reception of his book [Descent]. Thanks HED for her help.

Wallace’s article in the Academy [2 (1870–1): 177–82] shows CD has had no influence on him; the review has had hardly any influence on CD.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-7922

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield
Date:
4 Sept [1871]
Source of text:
The British Library (Add MS 58373)
Summary:

An affectionate letter to HL on her honeymoon. Urges her to keep her mother as an example.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8040

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield
Date:
[after 5] Nov 1871
Source of text:
Emma Darwin (1904) 2: 251–2; DAR 153: 79
Summary:

CD is "more than pleased" by what R. B. Litchfield said of him. Congratulates HEL on having "so noble a husband".

All were "profoundly" interested by HEL’s account [of their welcome at the Working Men’s College].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8134

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield
Date:
[before 2 Dec 1871]
Source of text:
The British Library (Add MS 58373)
Summary:

Sends MS of section on voice as a means of expression [Expression, pp. 86–93]. CD is dissatisfied with it – wishes he could avoid the subject.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8089

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henrietta Emma Darwin; Henrietta Emma Litchfield
Date:
2 Dec [1871]
Source of text:
DAR 185: 35
Summary:

Sends MS chapter on voice from Expression to HL for examination.

Agrees with R. B. Litchfield about Herbert Spencer’s views on speech and music.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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