You would probably save all of them to study the man and his life. Lucky for us, Charles Darwin was an avid writer and some 5,000 of his letters are now transcribed online. Talk about a record of history. It’s all available to you at:
The Darwin Correspondence Project
The massive, 10 year-old, project is still in the works. All letters have a concise summary, are searchable, and categorized by correspondent.
To his wife on June 5th, 1844, he wrote:
My. Dear. Emma.
I have just finished my sketch of my species theory. If, as I believe that my theory is true & if it be accepted even by one competent judge, it will be a considerable step in science.
I therefore write this, in case of my sudden death, as my most solemn & last request, which I am sure you will consider the same as if legally entered in my will, that you will devote 400£ to its publication & further will yourself, or through Hensleigh, take trouble in promoting it.
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