Sends congratulations on CD’s engagement. "It is a marriage which will give almost as much pleasure to the rest of the world as it does to yourselves."
Sends congratulations on CD’s engagement. "It is a marriage which will give almost as much pleasure to the rest of the world as it does to yourselves."
Reports on the effects of inbreeding in dogs and the results of crossing Canada and common geese.
Sends congratulations and expresses her pleasure on hearing of CD’s forthcoming marriage.
Expresses her pleasure and satisfaction in CD’s forthcoming marriage.
Expresses his pride and pleasure in CD’s friendship and wishes him well on hearing of his forthcoming marriage.
Expresses her pleasure at CD’s engagement.
Writes lovingly of small events since he left Maer. Fears their opinions may differ on "the most important subject", religion, but is grateful for his openness about his "honest & conscientious doubts".
Responds to items in CD’s letter, just received. Suggests parts of London where he might look for a house. Gives news of friends and relatives.
Has accepted the Hensleigh Wedgwoods’ invitation to go to London with them; can look at houses with CD. She wishes to avoid extravagance; asks him to choose three or four for her to see.
Invites CD to dine with them on Wednesday, since she will have few more opportunities of seeing "the original old Charles Darwin".