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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [10833]

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Darwin writes to Innes concerning the Down Friendly Society matters. The second page is believed to be in Francis Darwin's handwriting. Transcription:
Show moreDarwin writes to Innes concerning the Down Friendly Society matters. The second page is believed to be in Francis Darwin's handwriting. Transcription: "Feb 7th Beckenham Dear Innes I am sorry to trouble you; but the [] of Friday [for?] seems to have got into a fine [] + informed the Post-Office that he has no record of any [] for the [] Friday for, although quite [] he sent me a form for my Person, which was properly filled up + returned to the [] who communicated with the national [Post] Office. Nevertheless we must fill up the inclosed forms. Will you therefore be so good as to sign your name in the two places where I have marked with pencil. One of the signatures requires [] and I should think the interest had better give occupation + place of residence. Will you kindly let me have the papers back as soon as you can Yrs very sincerely Charles Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [1172]

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Transcription:"My dear Sir I enclose my 3£ subscription for your Sunday school, & I am much obliged to you for informing me it was due. I was sorry I
Show moreTranscription:"My dear Sir I enclose my 3£ subscription for your Sunday school, & I am much obliged to you for informing me it was due. I was sorry I was unable to see you the day you called & were so good as to leave the Coal Club Papers, but I have had an extra amount of unwellness of late. As you will probably like to know beforehand, I take this opportunity of begging to be allowed for the future to reduce my subscription to 2£ per annum to the Sunday School: my motive is that we subscribe altogether to five schools & I find the amount is rather too much for my means. Pray believe me, my dear Sir, Yours sincerely, C. Darwin Rev J. Innes" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [11763]

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Darwin writes to Innes concerning the identification of a new tree. He thinks it may be the Guelder-Rose. The printed passage from a news clipping ide
Show moreDarwin writes to Innes concerning the identification of a new tree. He thinks it may be the Guelder-Rose. The printed passage from a news clipping identifies the tree as Sambucus racemose, the red-berried elder. Transcription: "Oct 5 1877 Beckenham Dear Innes, It is a curious story about the tree. I am sorry that I am not a botanist, but I think the bush is the wild or single guelder-rose, which is said to be very rare in Scotland. Next summer you could --recognize-- know whether it is the guelder-rose, as the exterior flowers on the [filter] or head have considerably larger petals than the interior flowers. I wish indeed you back here, but that I know is an idle dream. Our present man has been at peace with all mankind, wonderful to say, for several months. We are glad to hear that Mr. [Hoole] will soon be here: some- one, but I cannot remember who, was speaking to us in the highest terms about him. I cannot think of any local news to tell you. I am going on just as usual + working very hard with Frank, at plants - Believe me , dear Innes, Yours very sincerely Charles Darwin A ROSS-SHIRE TRADITION. A tradition prevails in Ross-shire that it was foretold by the last preacher in a kirk at Loch Carron, now ruined, that after his death an unknown tree should spring up where his pulpit was, and that when it reacher above the wall there should be a European war. A tree of which the like is not known in the neighbourhood has grown on the spot. This year for the first time the top is above the wall. I send you a sprig and berries. Can you tell me what tree it is?-J. Brodie Innes. [The tree is Sambucus racemose, Red-berried Elder, in- troduced by Gerarde in the year 1596. No genus has more superstitions connected with it than has the Sambucus.-Eds.] Darwin about tree at Loch carron Oct 5. 1877." Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England. Paper clipping included.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [13349]

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Darwin writes to Innes to tell him of the arrival of the wasps' nest. Also writes about how he believes that the queen wasp builds a hexagonal cell, b
Show moreDarwin writes to Innes to tell him of the arrival of the wasps' nest. Also writes about how he believes that the queen wasp builds a hexagonal cell, by straightening walls between several cells. Darwin goes further to say that the queen bee builds these at the same time. Transcription: "Sept. 22? Down My dear Innes The wasps' nest has arrived safe, except part of the outer walls, + was wonderfully well packed. The cells are not [filter entire line] [], as I expected to see them; as the outer walls, when not in contact with any other cell are [] [] or curved; + the [] or [] of the cells are also perfect. If a queen wish [] to move a single cell in to shape of a hexagon, the [] w? have been can [] one in my eyes. I believe that she builds up several cells at the same time + makes straight walls between the adjoining cells; + these intersecting [] between [tunneling?] [] produces the hexagon. - But the [] has gone out of my head, + I cannot harm them to force it into my old worn-out brains. Very-many thanks for your most kind letter [] yours sincerely Ch. Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [2870]

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Transcription:"Dear Innes, Thanks for Coal-bill which I will pay as soon as I get home in about 10 days time. I am sincerely sorry to hear so poor an
Show moreTranscription:"Dear Innes, Thanks for Coal-bill which I will pay as soon as I get home in about 10 days time. I am sincerely sorry to hear so poor an account of Mrs. Innes. We moved Etty here with much difficulty a fortnight ago, & she has improved very little, but thank God she has improved a little. She now can generally sit up for above 1⁄2 hour twice a day. I have been a good deal knocked up of late & have had to recur to Water-cure; but all our anxiety with Etty ill for 12 weeks has been enough to knock us up. But my wife has stood the incessant nursing wonderfully. Women are so good & unselfish, that helping others seems to do them good. Our plans are utterly Uncertain; we hope to take Etty to sea, whenever she is strong enough; but where & when are both quite unknown to us. What a wandering life you have been leading! We shall be very glad to see you at Down. I enquired (not alluding to you) about Mr Ainslie's house, but can hear nothing whatever. Parslow asked Mr Baxter, but he knew nothing. Farewell with our kind remembrances to Mrs. Innes— believe me, Dear Innes, Yours very sincerely, C. Darwin I hope from your note that Johnny is tolerably well." Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Miss Wedgwoods, Hartfield, Tonbridge Wells, England. Envelope included.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [2912]

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Transcription:"Dear Innes. I am very sorry to say that I fear we shall not see you when you come to Keston, for we have almost made up our minds to be
Show moreTranscription:"Dear Innes. I am very sorry to say that I fear we shall not see you when you come to Keston, for we have almost made up our minds to be off next week to sea-side for a month to see what the change will do for Etty, though I have not much hope. Your account of the Donkey has interested me much & would you be so kind as to have another look at it & observe whether its eyes are pink; but as you say it is rather cream-coloured than white, it probably is not an albino. Did the owner rear it; if so please ask him whether it was born of same colour & had then no stripes. Anytime will do for an answer. I am sorry to hear about your house difficulties. Dear Innes, Ever yours very truly, C. Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [3032]

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Transcription:"Dear Innes Many thanks for your kind & pleasant letter. I cannot give a very good account of poor Etty, who had a relapse a week ago, w
Show moreTranscription:"Dear Innes Many thanks for your kind & pleasant letter. I cannot give a very good account of poor Etty, who had a relapse a week ago, which threw her a good deal back & she has hardly yet got up to her standard a fortnight ago & that was not high. It is enough to make one despair. I am very sorry that you have such poor success in building: I am sure you must miss a home of your own with your various animals & pets. I had heard that Ainslie wants £4000, which it is impossible to believe he will ever get. The rogue must be cleaned out some day & have to sell at fair price. As for news we have none. I daresay you heard that Christopher Osborne is dead— the third death this year in the Friendly Club! You will have heard of the new Doctor, next door to where Mr Edwards is now staying.f6 I have not seen him yet. What you say about my Book pleases me & I do look at it as high compliment. I never expected to convert people under 20 year, though firmly convinced now that I am in the main right. For a week hardly passes without my hearing of some good judge coming some little way with me. And those who go an inch will surely have to go a yard with me. By far the greater part of the opposition is just the same as that made when the sun was first said to stand still & the world to go round. I am now passing through the press a new Edition. Did you see the Quarterly Review, the B. of Oxford made really splendid fun of me & my grandfather. On account of Etty we lead a more retired life than ever, though this seems hardly possible. But to night Emma & some relations in the House are going to a Ball at the Lubbocks. I see John occasionally but have not seen any other member of the Family for an age. I am heartily glad that you can give a pretty good account of your son & Mrs. Innes, to whom pray give our very kind remembrances & Believe me Dear Innes, Yours very truly, C. Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [3347]

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Transcription:"My dear Innes I hope Johnny's heart will not fail. We will take much care of Quiz. If he comes pray thank Johnny. If you will see that
Show moreTranscription:"My dear Innes I hope Johnny's heart will not fail. We will take much care of Quiz. If he comes pray thank Johnny. If you will see that the Dog is at London Bridge. S.E. Railway Station by one oclock, I will see that Snow, who is up as usual on Thursday, calls for him & brings him here safely. I had told Snow that he might be at Nag's Head this day & gave all sorts of Instructions in case he came later, after he had started. I suppose you will very soon be off to Scotland; most heartily do I hope you all happiness in your new career as Scotch Laird or Chieftain, as perhaps I ought to call it—f3 Pray give my very kind remembrances to Mrs. Innes & believe me. Dear Innes, Yours very sincerely, Charles Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [3457]

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Transcription:"Dear Innes, Many thanks for your friendly note. You seem all very prosperous, & we are very glad to hear of it. I have heard of the mul
Show moreTranscription:"Dear Innes, Many thanks for your friendly note. You seem all very prosperous, & we are very glad to hear of it. I have heard of the mule from the canary & other finches occasionally breeding; but it is very rare (except with the siskin where the case is not so rare) & there is hardly one quite well authenticated case of two such mules breeding together. I will not forget your offer if I should wish for any observations or enquiries made in the north. Life rolls on, as you know, very uniformly in Down, & we have no news. Yes, we have, the Butcher has jilted his old love, & is going to be married to a new one! We went a few days ago to lunch with the John Lubbocks & they evidently seem thoroughily to enjoy their new home & freedom. They gave us a good account of poor Montague. We have had the Influenza here very badly— 16 were sick in this house, & at one time six in bed. Etty keeps capital;f6 but now we have Horace failing badly with intermittent weak pulse, like four of our other children previously. It is a curious form of inheritance from my poor constitution, though I never failed in exactly that way. I am glad to hear that Mrs. Innes (to whom pray give our kind remembrances) has been out to dinner; she beats me, for I have not ventured on such a bold step for an age. Believe me Dear Innes, Yours very sincerely, C. Darwin" Postmark: Postmark: FE 24 62 Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England. Envelope included.
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Letter from Charles Darwin to John Brodie Innes [6497]

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Transcription:"Dear Innes, I am much obliged for your letter. I do not think the case worth investigating simply because it is so wonderful & opposed
Show moreTranscription:"Dear Innes, I am much obliged for your letter. I do not think the case worth investigating simply because it is so wonderful & opposed to analogy that no naturalist wd believe it unless the animal was most carefully examined by some well-known, cautious, & experienced zoologist. Even then many wd. disbelieve as the act of union was not observed. A supposed hybrid was exhibited in London between a Deer & Pony; but when examined by Owen turned out to be a monstrosity of a Pony, aided by some manipulation on the hoofs. All such cases have failed when examined into. As I am writing I had perhaps add that rumours are very common in our village about Mr Robinson walking with girls at night. I did not mention them before, because I had not even moderately good authority; but my wife found Mrs Allen very indignant about Mr R.s conduct with one of her maids. I do not believe that there is any evidence of actual immorality. As I repeat only second hand my name must not be mentioned. Our maids tell my wife that they do not believe that hardly anyone will go to Church now that Mr R. has returned. What a plague this Parish does give you. Dear Innes, Very sincerely yours, C. Darwin" Postmark: Postmark: DE 11 68 Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England. Envelope included.
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