Item 2 - A.L.s., to Robert Erasmus (son of ED)

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Miscellaneous/Box 7/DA2/2

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GB 275 Miscellaneous/Box 7/DA2/2

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A.L.s., to Robert Erasmus (son of ED)

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  • 6 May 1801 (Creation)

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The letter was framed, with only the signature showing, with a portrait of Darwin owned by St John's College. This portrait had presumably been bought by the College.

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Has partially recovered from his recent illness. Has told RE's uncle that he wishes to visit him at Elston. Notes his daughters are in London sightseeing and also discusses the coin collections of RD and his brother Edward.

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