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To W. D. Fox [7–11] March 1835
Summary
Congratulates WDF on his marriage,
reminisces about Cambridge and early entomology. Now neglects entomology for geology.
Describes Concepción after earthquake.
Hopes to cross Cordilleras before they leave South America in September.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | [7–11] Mar 1835 |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 47) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-270 |
To W. D. Fox [9–12 August] 1835
Summary
Expresses envy for WDF’s life as a clergyman.
Outlines homeward voyage; tells of his hope of seeing active volcanoes and Tertiary strata in Galapagos. Recommends geology to Fox. Discusses Lyell’s views; CD has become "a zealous disciple".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
| Date: | [9–12 Aug] 1835 |
| Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 47a) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-282 |
Document type
| letter | (2) |
Author
| Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
Addressee
| Fox, W. D. | (2) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
| Fox, W. D. |
