CD is particularly obliged for the copy of Maria Edgeworth’s letter.
CD is particularly obliged for the copy of Maria Edgeworth’s letter.
Sends some queries connected with his writing of the biographical preface to Erasmus Darwin.
Sends a letter [missing] on the chance that GHD might give the writer information about tides.
Rejoices at GHD’s friendship with Sir W. Thomson and grand vein of research he has struck on.
First draft of life of Dr [Erasmus] D[arwin] is nearly finished.
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Sends results of his researches on the Darwin family at the Record Office.
Comments in jocular vein on GHD’s "Darwin discoveries" about their ancestors.
Emma says CD needs a change and rest.
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Francis wants a copy of a book on "Shakespeare’s merry tales" to present to a friend in Würzburg.
Inquires concerning a possibility of searching old deeds about the Darwin family history.
Has written to Col. J. L. Chester [genealogist] to ask whether he would like to see the deeds [for Darwin genealogy, see Emma Darwin 2: 237].
CD thinks nothing had better be done about the deeds at present.
Henrietta thinks Erasmus Darwin almost too dull to publish.
Sorry to hear Henrietta’s opinion of the [Erasmus Darwin] proofs. GHD did not think it dull. He makes some suggestions.
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Asks GHD to send name and address of tailor from whom he got the [LL.D.] gown to W. B. Richmond.
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Erasmus thinks CD should give a copy of Erasmus Darwin to Henry Parker.
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