The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online

RECORD: Darwin, Emma. 1851.04.22. Letter to Fanny Wedgwood. CUL-DAR210.13.24. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 8.2023. RN1

NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR210.13 contains Annie's letters, memorabilia & letters relating to death of Anne 'Annie' Elizabeth Darwin and reminiscence of Charles Waring Darwin.

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Down Tuesday

before post time

My dearest Fanny

I must thank you for writing so fully & for telling me about Charles. Your impression of our poor child's looks was a comfort. Your being there is an immense comfort

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to Charles & I think you are quite right to let him do as much as he can as it must be the greatest relief he has. If he should be ill your being there will be a double blessing.

I feel today very awful

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being the end of the fortnight. I was sorry I sent for Etty when I heard of the pleasant scheme for her, but Mrs Rich & Snow had not the heart to disappoint her so she was off before Bessy arrived & I am quite satisfied.

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Goodbye my dearest

God bless you for all your kindness. E.D

Mrs Wedgwood

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