RECORD: Darwin, Emma. [1882]. [Emma's reminiscence of Darwin] V. Marshall & Flowers visit. CUL-DAR210.8.37. Transcribed by John van Wyhe. (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by John van Wyhe 9.2008. Annotations by Christine Chua. 10.2023 RN4
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-DAR210.8 contains Darwin's letters to Emma, memorandum on marriage, Darwin's religious doubts and Emma reminiscences of Darwin's last years.
"Marshall, Victor Alexander Ernest Garth, 1841-1928. Landowner of Monk Coniston, cousin of W.C. Marshall. 1879 Aug. 2-27 the Darwins stayed in a hotel in Coniston owned by M. CD wrote to thank him for the enjoyable stay and sent M a young oak tree. CCD27. ED's diary. 1880 Feb. 14 M visited the Darwins." DAR210.8.37
"Flower, Sir William Henry, 1831-99. Mammalogist, comparative anatomist and surgeon. 1864 CD to F, about supposed sixth toe in frogs…. CCD25. 1882 F was on "Personal Friends invited" list for CD's… ED's diary 1878 Jun. 24 and 1880 Feb. 14, F visited."
"Fiske, John, 1842-1901. Born as Edmund Fiske Green. American philosopher, historian and theoretical biologist. 1871 CD to F, with invitation to visit Down House when he came to England…. In 1880 May 21, ED recorded a visit by Mr and Mrs Fiske. F and CD would exchange many letters between 1871-80. Recollections of and letters from CD in Darwin Online (F2108)."
"Lowell, James Russell, 1819-91. American author, romantic poet and diplomat. 1857 First Editor of Atlantic Monthly. 1880-85 American Minister in London. 1872 Feb. 25 ED recorded in her diary "heard Lowell" when she and CD were in London. 1880 May 30, Mrs Lowell paid a visit. 1882 Pallbearer at CD's funeral." (Paul van Helvert & John van Wyhe, Darwin: A Companion, 2021)
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1880
Feb. V. Marshall & Flowers visit - a faint memory that all was cheerful & pleasant
May Mr & Mrs Fiske
May 25 Basset Mr Lowell- Aunt Grace.
Salisbury cath. How he enjoyed the organ -
Aug. visit to Cam - to lodgings in St Botoloph Lane
saw 66 Hill's Road wh- he admired— Jesus Coll. nice walk & sit. Botanic Garden
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