Letters from Emma Darwin to Mary Anne Ruck, [1873-1878]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 274/5
Scope and Contents
A collection of five letters from Emma Darwin to Mary Anne Ruck (1822-1905) née Matthews, mother of Amy Richenda Ruck (1850-1876), first wife of Francis Darwin. None of the letters are dated. The first of the letters is concerned with arrangements for a possible first visit by Mary Ruck and her daughter Amy to Down House. Subsequent letters carry news of Amy and Frank's son Bernard and other family members.
Dates
- Creation: [1873-1878]
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Extent
1 folder(s)
Repository Details
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Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk