To Susan Darwin 29 January [1826]
Summary
Sends thanks to all for their letters.
News of dining and theatre at Edinburgh.
CD will learn to stuff birds from "a blackamoor".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | 29 Jan [1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 92: A3–4 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-22 |
From E. A. Darwin [9 March 1826]
Summary
Describes his trip by canal to Glasgow, and sightseeing there.
Author: | Erasmus Alvey Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [9 Mar 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 14 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-25 |
From E. A. Darwin [9 March 1826]
Summary
Found his vessel delayed. Spent an hour or so at the Hunterian Museum, "well worth going to".
Author: | Erasmus Alvey Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [9 Mar 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 15 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-26 |
From Susan Darwin [27 March 1826]
Summary
Writes of Papa’s disapproval of CD’s practice of picking and choosing only lectures he likes to attend and of his early return home.
News of Erasmus, who is visiting sick poor people in the neighbourhood. Other Shrewsbury news.
Author: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [27 Mar 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 25 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-29 |
From John Price [July 1826]
Summary
Tells CD he is recovering from the illness with which he was afflicted when CD visited.
Author: | John Price |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [July 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 40 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-32 |
From James Farley Turner [28 July 1826]
Summary
Is coming to Shrewsbury. Finds little to do but hunt rabbits. Has heard from Nathan Hubbersty and Frederick Watkins.
Author: | James Farley Turner |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [28 July 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 187 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-33 |
From E. A. Darwin [29 September 1826]
Summary
Describes the lectures at medical school in London.
Author: | Erasmus Alvey Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [29 Sept 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 16 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-34 |
From E. A. Darwin 10 October [1826]
Summary
Medical studies in London. Compares lectures and students at London and Edinburgh. Comments on the cost of dissection.
Author: | Erasmus Alvey Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 10 Oct [1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 17 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-35 |
From Caroline & Susan Darwin 2 [January 1826]
Summary
A ball and two concerts at Shrewsbury; guests at the Darwins’: Mr and Mrs Mathew, three Mr Clives, Emma Wedgwood.
Author: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood; Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 2 [Jan 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 18 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-19 |
To Caroline Darwin 6 January 1826
Summary
CD comments on lectures and lecturers at Edinburgh.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Date: | 6 Jan 1826 |
Classmark: | DAR 154: 28 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-20 |
From Catherine Darwin 15 January [1826]
Summary
Family news. Visits to the Owens at Woodhouse and the Parkers at Overton.
Author: | Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 15 Jan [1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 23 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-21 |
From Marianne Parker [23 February 1826]
Summary
Spark has died. Other family news.
Author: | Marianne Darwin; Marianne Parker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [23 Feb 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 26 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-23 |
From Caroline Darwin [27 February 1826]
Summary
Theatre at Shrewsbury.
Spark’s death.
Harry [Henry Allen] Wedgwood will make the circuit for the first time at the forthcoming assizes.
Author: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [27 Feb 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 19 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-24 |
From Marianne Parker [c. 13 March 1826]
Summary
Further particulars of Spark’s death.
Author: | Marianne Darwin; Marianne Parker |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [c. 13 Mar 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 27 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-27 |
From Caroline Darwin [22 March 1826]
Summary
Tells of gay times with guests.
Author: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [22 Mar 1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 20 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-28 |
To Caroline Darwin 8 April [1826]
Summary
CD is studying the Bible, likes the gospels best.
Glad he stayed for T. C. Hope’s lectures on electricity.
Is running short of funds.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Date: | 8 Apr [1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 154: 29 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-30 |
From Catherine & Caroline Darwin 11 April [1826]
Summary
Family and Shrewsbury news. Visits of relatives and friends.
Author: | Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 11 Apr [1826] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 24 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-31 |
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Darwin, S. E. | (1) |
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Darwin, Caroline | (6) |
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