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DCP-LETT-99

From:
John Maurice Herbert
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[early May 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 204: 35
Summary:

Asks CD to accept a Coddington microscope, which accompanies his anonymous note.

Compliments CD on talent and sincerity.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-165

From:
John Maurice Herbert
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15–17 Apr 1832
Source of text:
DAR 204: 113
Summary:

Writes news of Cambridge friends, professors, music, the Reform Bill, and cholera. Expresses belief that CD will take his place with Cuvier and Humboldt.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-172

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Maurice Herbert
Date:
[1–6] June 1832
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.4)
Summary:

Summarises experiences since leaving England. "How intimately what may be called the ""moral part"" is connected with the enjoyment of scenery." The loneliness of the voyage.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-193

From:
John Maurice Herbert
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1[–4] Dec 1832
Source of text:
DAR 204: 112
Summary:

Sends news of himself and CD’s friends. Discusses changes in England, the coming elections, Cambridge politics.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-209

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Maurice Herbert
Date:
2 June 1833
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.5)
Summary:

Describes Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn; was reminded of hours at Barmouth; chafes at the length of the trip.

Hopes the Whigs will do away with slavery – has seen enough of it and Negroes to be disgusted with the lies heard in England.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-240

From:
John Maurice Herbert
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[28 Mar] 1834
Source of text:
DAR 204: 126
Summary:

A letter full of news of Cambridge and friends: the BAAS meeting at Cambridge; charges of corruption in the University; the Cambridge petition on behalf of Dissenters.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-323

From:
John Maurice Herbert
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[19 Nov 1836]
Source of text:
DAR 204: 137
Summary:

Welcomes CD; has tried to find him. May see him in Cambridge. Reminisces about CD’s musical taste and memory. Describes Charles Whitley’s wedding and wife. Mentions friends.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-339

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Maurice Herbert
Date:
[1 Jan 1837]
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, Library and Archives (General Special Collections DC AL 1/1)
Summary:

Enjoyed the merry evening with JMH.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-476A

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Maurice Herbert
Date:
[Jan 1839 – Sept 1842]
Source of text:
Bonhams, New York (dealers) (11 December 2013)
Summary:

Suggests the names of two bird-preservers for JMH’s friend.

In reference to an earlier letter, replies: "As for Birds of Paradise from the West Indies, tell that to the marines, as we used to say on board the Beagle".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-487

From:
John Maurice Herbert
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Jan [1839]
Source of text:
DAR 204: 168
Summary:

Sends congratulations on CD’s engagement, with a gift.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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