RECORD: Darwin, C. R. 1865. Memorandum. Annuity for J. Parslow. CUL-DAR210.10.26. Edited by John van Wyhe (The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Kees Rookmaaker, corrected and edtied by John van Wyhe 8.2011. RN1
Reproduced with the permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin.
May 13th, 1865
In case of my death, I desire that a yearly annuity of £50 be paid to J. Parslow1 for his faithful services & friendship, as long as he may live; or in case of his becoming
unfit for service. —
In case of my wifes sudden death, with no proper provision having been made for this annuity being paid, We desire our children to pay conjointly this annuity. — Ch. Darwin
Emma darwin
1 Joseph Parslow (1809/1810-1898), Darwin's manservant and later butler c. 1840-1876. He and his wife are buried in Downe churchyard under a handsome headstone.
Emma darwin] is in Emma Darwin's hand
The cover or evelope for this item reads, in Darwin's hand: "Memorandum | Annuity for J. Parslow | May 1865".
Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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