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DCP-LETT-913

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
3[–4] Sept 1845
Source of text:
DAR 153: 109
Summary:

"All about household and money matters." The family is now living on about £1000 per annum. Plans a new walk and additions to the house.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel2305

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.176
Summary:

Consulting with [Adolphe] Quetelet regarding some magnetic instruments. Discusses reply of Treasury regarding various endeavors. Discusses shipping charges on Russian materials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12533

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.403
Summary:

Is sending JH some powder that HP thinks might be a good compound for polishing telescope specula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-912

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[3 Sept 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 40
Summary:

Condolences on JDH’s grandfather’s death.

When his wife can move, they will go to Staffordshire.

Returns some books; would like to see copy of Kosmos [by Alexander von Humboldt]. Would be proud owner of JDH’s work [Flora Antarctica (1844–7)].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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