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Photograph of Charles Darwin seated

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Photograph of Charles Darwin seated, taken by Leonard Darwin
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Photograph of Charles Darwin

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Photograph of Charles Darwin, in looseleaf folder. Collier Photograph of engraving
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Photographs of Charles Darwin

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Two photographs of Charles Darwin. Elliott & Fry, photographers.
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Recollections of Charles Darwin

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Recollections of Charles Darwin, written by John Brodie Innes. Transcription: "My acquaintance with Mr. Darwin commenced when he took up his residence
Show moreRecollections of Charles Darwin, written by John Brodie Innes. Transcription: "My acquaintance with Mr. Darwin commenced when he took up his residence at Downe. I was then Curator of the adjoining Parish of Faraborough. In 1846 I became Vicar of Downe, and we became friends and so continued to his death. His kindness to me and my family was unvarying and we repaid it with warm affection. The charm of his manners, the heartiness of his friendship, the bullioning of his conversation were such that as a relation of mine who lived near him for a short time observed, no one really knew him did not love him. In all Parish matters he was a most valuable supporter. In Schools, and Charities his liberal subscriptions and help were always ready and in the disputed questions which arose in that, as in all Parishes I was always sure of Mr Darwin's support as he held that where there was no real objection he ought to support the Clergyman as being most responsive. As I have always endeavour to be first of all a Churchman, these relations could not have been maintained if M' Darwin had been the [stalwart?] unbeliever and opponent of religion that was supported by many who did not know him, did not study his work, and supposed to be his own the deductions which others drew from them, and the sentiments others supposed him to hold. Before I knew Mr Darwin I had adopted, and publicly expressed the opinion that Natural history, geology and Science in general should be studied without reference to the Bible. That the Book of Nature and Religion proceeded from the same source and that properly understood they proceeded on parallel lines and would never [crop]. [] sermon. Mr. Darwin from his own side held the same views of course any conversations we had on [] religious matters are as sacredly private now as in his life, but the quaint conclusion of one may be recorded. We had been speaking of the apparent diversity between some supposed discoveries and the Book of Genesis. He said "you are a theologian, I am a Naturalist. I pursue my investigations without considering how they affect Scripture, I do not attack [] and I think [] can take care of himself. Later he wrote. I do not think I [] directly attacked religion or the Clergy and reformed to an abusive pamphlet by a clergyman which I should laugh at, and which might have given him cause for bitterness. So we never attacked each other. He wrote that you are one of the rare mortals with whom one can differ and just feel no shade of bitterness, and he would be proud if any one could say the same of him. The queietness with which he received attacks is shown by his saying I should laugh at the abusive pamphlet, and another instance is that when the Bishop of Oxford's review of Origin of Species appeared in the Quarterly he wrote a postscript in a letter to me "If you have not seen the Quarterly do get it, the Bp of Oxford has made such capital fun of me and my Grandfather. I was at [] with the Bp when I got the letter, and showed it to him, he said I am glad he takes it in this way he is such a capital fellow". Notice his most remarkable accuracy in all observations. The [] of years to ascertain the reversion of kinds of pigeons to the original type. Of bees which I [] him to observe and in which, and other matters he always sug- gested doubts when I thought facts were proved and required further observation. This remarkable thoughtfulness shown in all his conversation. On one occasion after a discussion on a Parish matter he came to me at night to say what he had said was really accurate but it had occurred to him that I might have drawn an erroneous inference and he would not sleep till he had explained it. I feel sure that if any day he had discovered some facts which would uproot his theories he would have placed them on record for publication at once. His bad health prevented his conversing for above half an hour at a time and he was obliged to break off and lie down because he felt sick. His quotes, to carry pebbels in hand and drop one at the end of each second of the plantation walk to be sure he had accomplished the distance at [] 6 months resolve to keep the box in the cellar and key in the []. Another 6 months, only to take a pinch where from home when he would to get one in my study. On my Cast [] B.I. + I have been fast friends for 30 years, he never [] afreed on any subject but one and then we looked hard at each other and thought one of us must be very ill. for substance sent it of [] 20 years ISS with seven letters, some of which are referred to above"
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Innes, John Brodie

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Illustration of 'Pensee of Darwin'

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Illustration of 'Pensee of Darwin'
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Letter from [Charles Darwin] to Alfred Neafie

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Letter to Alfred Neafie concerning a Christmas gift of a silver knife, and a brief discussion of theory. Transcription: "England, Dec.23;1872 Col Alfr
Show moreLetter to Alfred Neafie concerning a Christmas gift of a silver knife, and a brief discussion of theory. Transcription: "England, Dec.23;1872 Col Alfred Neafri: My dear Sir: While it gives me much pleasure to hear that you are a convert to my theories, I am in constant terror and anxiety, sir, lest you showed retrograde to your original condition. For, my dear sir, I have heard,(and I say this not in anger but in sorrow of heart,) that you are quite given to "growls" about things in general and some alas in []. Now, Col, if you have read my books all week, you must know that nothing is more indicative of a savage slate than growling. And in my anxiety and distress, lest you should furnish a case of entire reversion, I have counseled your wife to present you this silver fruit knife for your Chistmas Gift. [] Chat if your semi savage slate should increase upon you. This timely and appropriate gift may incline you to use your hands, and thus keep out of sight the claws that generally are well developed in growling animals. It is fair, my dear sid, to assure you that your wife is not privy to these fears of mine, but gives this knife to you because she believes it in a measure [] holical of your wedded union-strong but not sharp: solid but not heavy: both useful and ornamental, brilliant and precious. I am, dear sir, with the Compliments of the Season your true friend Charles Darwin Col. Alfred Neafir Ellenville [] N.Y. U.S. America Darwin A Darwin Letter 1872 Purchased 1946 Was laid in "Animals+Plants under Domestication" Am. ed" Letter, signed by sender [written for Charles Darwin?]. Envelope included. Sent from Ellenville, Ulster County, New York.
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Letter from Emma Darwin to Thomas Carlyle

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Emma requests Thomas Carlyle and Miss Aitken to come for lunch. Transcription: "Sep. 1875 Thursday Dear Mr Carlyle Mr Darwin + I are very glad to hear
Show moreEmma requests Thomas Carlyle and Miss Aitken to come for lunch. Transcription: "Sep. 1875 Thursday Dear Mr Carlyle Mr Darwin + I are very glad to hear that you will be for some time in this neighbourhood. I wish we could persuade you + Miss [Aitken] to come + take luncheon with us at one o'clock tomorrow or Saturday. It would be a great pleasure to Mr Darwin to see you. I meant to have called on Miss [Aitken] this week but I am afraid I shall not be able to manage it, but I hope she will excuse this want of ceremony + come + see us first. I do not know whether you would like a long walk; but the way to Sown is somewhat shortened by coming through Holwood Park + we are a mile + a quarter from this end of the park. I suppose the distance would be rather more than 2 1/2 miles or probably 3 miles. With Mr Darwin's very kind regards + hopes that we may have the pleasure of seeing you believe me very truly yours Emma Darwin P.S. If I have mentioned too early a day I hope you will come any day next week except Tuesday when we have an engagement." Letter, signed by sender. Sent from Down House, near Beckenham, Kent, England.
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Darwin, Emma Wedgwood, 1808-1896

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Letter from Francis Darwin to [unknown]

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A letter to unknown person to say that Charles Darwin first used the phrase "survival of the fittest" in 1868, and that Darwin had borrowed the phrase
Show moreA letter to unknown person to say that Charles Darwin first used the phrase "survival of the fittest" in 1868, and that Darwin had borrowed the phrase from Herbert Spencer. Transcription: "Oct 6-08 Dear Sir As far as I know my father first used the expression "survival of the fittest" in 1868. He borrowed it from Herbert Spencer; I do not at the moment remember where Spencer first used it yours faithfully Francis Darwin" Letter, signed by sender. Sent from 13 Madingley Road, Cambridge, England.
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Darwin, Francis, Sir, 1848-1925

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Letter from Leonard Darwin to [Unknown]

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Letter to someone verifying a particular photograph as being his father, Charles Darwin. Transcription: "gift of Meredith Colbert April 23 1964 May 30
Show moreLetter to someone verifying a particular photograph as being his father, Charles Darwin. Transcription: "gift of Meredith Colbert April 23 1964 May 30. 1935 Cripps's Corner Forest Row Sussex Dear Sir I am glad to be able to say that the photo, which I return herewith, is certainly of my father. As to the signature, I am also as certain as I can be on such a matter that it is his writing. I see no reason to doubt it. I think it was probably taken somewhere about 1870; but this a mere guess. He always looked old for his age-It might be rather later. yours very truly Leonard Darwin" Letter with photograph, signed by sender. Sent from Cripp's Corner, Forest Row, Sussex.
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Darwin, Leonard, 1850-1943

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Photograph of Charles Darwin with attached note

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Photograph of Charles Darwin with attached note. "Charles Darwin, Down, Kent, Feb. 28, 1877. With Mr. Darwin's compliments"
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Show morePhotograph of Charles Darwin with attached note. "Charles Darwin, Down, Kent, Feb. 28, 1877. With Mr. Darwin's compliments"
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