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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.
In response to queries on expression, which WED had asked on CD’s behalf, reports on shrugging and pouting observed in his children.
Answers to questions about expression.
The pupils of eyes of ague patients in the cold stage are dilated.
Explains some proof-correcting symbols to be used by WED [on Origin, 6th ed. proofs?].
Is sending some proofs for correction by WED [6th ed. of Origin].
Thanks WED for a correction [to proofs of Origin, 6th ed.].
Writes about proof-correcting by WED [of Origin, 6th ed.].
Thanks WED for checking through the proofs of a new [6th] edition of Origin.
Gives information on recent editions of Lyell’s works.
Asks for investment advice.
David Forbes thinks WED’s chalk samples have been penetrated by surface mud.
Asks WED to direct bearer of letter to CD, as he has an address [memorial from men of science to W. E. Gladstone] for him to sign.
About elections to [an unspecified] club.
Another message about club elections.
Thanks WED for his letter of 20 December 1875. Is surprised and delighted by the support from WED and CD for the Index.
Sends some cash to help WED with moving expenses.
Reports the death of Francis’ wife, Amy.
Discusses the purchase of some land;
plans to visit Southampton.
Discusses legal arrangements [unspecified].
Writes about the purchase of a horse.
