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The Charles Darwin Collection
The Darwin Correspondence Project is publishing letters written by and to the naturalist Charles Darwin (1809–1882). Complete transcripts of letters are being made available through the Project’s website (www.darwinproject.ac.uk) after publication in the ongoing print edition of The Correspondence of Charles Darwin (Cambridge University Press 1985–). Metadata and summaries of all known letters (c. 15,000) appear in Ɛpsilon, and the full texts of available letters can also be searched, with links to the full texts.
Although he formed a high opinion of one of the correspondent’s papers, regrets that he could not presume to give an opinion of the merits of a candidate in chemistry.
CD sends thanks for the honour conferred by his election as an honorary member, though ill health may prevent his taking advantage of the privileges granted.
Has no objection to having his name appear as honorary member of [unidentified] club.
Thanks correspondent for offer of [unidentified] rare book but does not accept it.
Thanks an unknown correspondent for the 4th edition of his 'remarkable work'.
Asks about insects and seeds on leaves of Pinguicula.
CD cannot come to London to sit for photograph. Sends one taken by son [Leonard], which family considers the best likeness. CD would be glad to give a sitting at Down.
Is obliged for addressee’s courteous note and is indifferent to how his name is used.
Invites correspondent to luncheon on Friday or Saturday.