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DCP-LETT-108

From:
Robert Waring Darwin
To:
Josiah Wedgwood, II
Date:
30–1 Aug 1831
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 96)
Summary:

CD has had an offer to go on a voyage of discovery for two years. RWD objects strongly, but will let CD make his case and if JW agrees with CD, RWD will change his position. In a postscript RWD adds, "Charles has quite given up … the voyage."

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-109

From:
Josiah Wedgwood, II
To:
Robert Waring Darwin
Date:
31 Aug 1831
Source of text:
DAR 97(ser.2): 6–8
Summary:

States his views on each of RWD’s objections to the Beagle venture. JW’s overall position is favourable to CD’s acceptance of the offer.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-111

From:
Robert Waring Darwin
To:
Josiah Wedgwood, II
Date:
1 Sept 1831
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 96)
Summary:

RWD had made up his mind to give up his objection to the Beagle voyage if JW did not take the same view. If Charles continues to want to go after further inquiry, will give him every assistance.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-433

From:
Robert Waring Darwin
To:
Josiah Wedgwood, II
Date:
13 Nov 1838
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 96)
Summary:

RWD’s happiness that Emma has accepted CD’s proposal of marriage.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-438

From:
Josiah Wedgwood, II
To:
Robert Waring Darwin
Date:
15 Nov 1838
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 198)
Summary:

JW’s satisfaction in bestowing Emma on CD.

[A note from Emma on cover thanks RWD for the way the family have received her.]

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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