RECORD: Darwin, Francis. n.d. Cambridge Recollections [of Charles Darwin]. CUL-DAR112.B6. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Kees Rookmaaker 9.2007, checked and corrected by John van Wyhe 11.2007. RN2
NOTE: These are rough notes summarizing the recollections of Darwin's Cambridge friends for the writing of Life and letters. Reproduced with the permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin.
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Cambridge Recollections
Cameron – school friend – read Shakespeare to him at CD's rooms.
Heaviside calls him most placid unpretending amiable nature.
Leighton says manners were reserved & proud – seemed to be pondering great results.
Rodwell – energy in fellow little things.
[illeg] a bush in chalk spring.
helpful to Henslow in putting room in order for soiree – recognised as favourite pupil
Paget – Ray Club was an inconsequence if Henslow going to Hitcham
Blomefield - L.J I was asked to go on Beagle - CDs energy in collecting.
Butler
Citation: John van Wyhe, ed. 2002-. The Complete Work of Charles Darwin Online. (http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
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