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DCP-LETT-12392G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 Jan [1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 75)
Summary:

Discusses possible investments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-12980F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Jan 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 85)
Summary:

Passes on legal advice.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13010F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Jan [1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 86)
Summary:

He is buying a portable fire engine, and suggests one is purchased for Down. Wishes to join the Geological Society of London. Is eager to hear Leslie Stephen’s opinion.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13023F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[16 Jan 1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 100)
Summary:

Thanks CD for writing for papers to enter Geological Society. Will return Leslie Stephen’s letter. Has had a severe frost. Emma’s puppy died.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13033F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
30 Jan [1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 87)
Summary:

Discusses his election to the Geological Society, worm researches, GHD’s travels, investments,G J Romanes on Samuel Butler, the snow, politics.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13035F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 Feb [1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 88)
Summary:

Worm observations.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13035G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Feb 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 89)
Summary:

Discusses possible investments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13039

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
6 Feb 1881
Source of text:
DAR 162: 112/1
Summary:

Reports his observations on numbers of Rhododendron leaves found buried [by earthworms].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13054F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Feb 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 90)
Summary:

Brokers have purchased Leeds Corporation Stock.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13055F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
18 Feb 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 91)
Summary:

Discusses the possible rebuilding of a pair of cottages on CD’s farm at Beesby, Lincolnshire.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13141F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[13 Mar 1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 101)
Summary:

Cannot write so is using Lily as secretary. Proud to be member of Geological Society. Sends observations of rhododendron leaves. Could not find piece of ploughed land. Has proved Josiah Wedgwood III’s death in North Eastern Railway Company. Taking care because head hurts.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13141G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[24 Apr 1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 102)
Summary:

Sends observations of wormcasts at Malvern. Describes stay at Abinger.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13148F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
7 May 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 92)
Summary:

Discusses possible investments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13170G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
23 May 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 93)
Summary:

Discusses possible investments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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FL-0031

From:
Darwin, W. E.
To:
Darwin, Sara
Date:
[c. 1 October 1881]
Source of text:
DAR 210.3: 23
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters

DCP-LETT-13325F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[7 Oct 1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 104)
Summary:

Asks for two property valuations. Is afraid he has made a mistake in CD’s property settlements.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13340G

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[13 Oct 1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 103)
Summary:

Discusses division of Trust. Is concerned Bessy’s portion will be smaller than Henrietta's. Had a pleasant visit in Cambridge. There is a clerical error in the division of CD’s property.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13416F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 Oct [1881]
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 94)
Summary:

Thanks for Worms.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13445F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
1 Nov 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 95)
Summary:

Requests a list of CD’s trust securities; he and Sara have finished Worms; asks what he should do with dividend warrant.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13497F

From:
William Erasmus Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Nov 1881
Source of text:
Cornford Family Papers (DAR 275: 96)
Summary:

Financial matters; executing EAD’s will; pleased to hear news about Prof. Challis.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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