Darwin, Erasmus Alvey, 1804-1881 (brother of naturalist Charles Darwin)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1804 - 1881
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Erasmus Darwin, 1868
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10403/1/6
Scope and Contents
Reproduction photograph of Erasmus Alvey Darwin dated 1868 presented in cardboard frame.
Dates:
1868
Fonds
Typescript copies of letters from Erasmus Alvey Darwin to Frances Wedgwood
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10260
Scope and Contents
Typescript copies of approximately 150 letters from Erasmus Darwin, brother of Charles Robert (1809-1882), naturalist, geologist and originator of the theory of natural selection, to Frances (Fanny) Wedgwood (1800-1889), wife of Hensleigh Wedgwood (1803-1891), etymologist, philologist and barrister and cousin of Charles, including mentions of Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), historian and essayist, as well as family matters. Also included are some 'rough notes' by Leonard Darwin (son of Charles)...
Dates:
1836-1881
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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