Dear Whewell

I heard from Lonsdale last night that you wished to hear the result of my communication with M^r Jukes.— He informs me that it his intention either to start by the first ship, which leaves (about March?) taking with him the best recommendations he can procure, & then trust to the chance of the Governor employing him,—or to defer the whole scheme for the summer after the next, & thus to wait, until he shall have received an answer to his application I believe the ice does not allow of any communication till the Spring.— On account of the great delay M^r Jukes seemed inclined to the first alternative.¹

I have communicated all that has been done to Capt. Beaufort, & informed him, you would as President acknowledge the Governor’s communication.—

Should you see Henslow, will you thank him from me for his letter & M^rs Henslow for her invitation to Cambridge;² I should very much have enjoyed a visit, as there are few places in the world like Cambridge, but I have been so busy house-hunting, preparatory to my marriage state, that I have had no time for any other employment.

Believe me | Most truly yours | Chas. Darwin 12 Upper Gower St^t.—