To W. D. Fox [11 May 1831]
Summary
CD’s father has given him £200 to settle his debts.
He is delighted by a magnificent anonymous gift of a microscope.
Sees a good deal of the Henslows who are expecting a child soon.
CD still talks of the "Canary scheme"; he is learning Spanish.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [11 May 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 40) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-100 |
To W. D. Fox [9 July 1831]
Summary
Poverty keeps him at Shrewsbury.
The Canary scheme still goes, CD is studying Spanish and geology.
Jenyns has started CD on Diptera.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [9 July 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 41) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-101 |
To W. D. Fox 1 August [1831]
Summary
Will send his insects and two or three from Henslow.
The Canary scheme takes place next June.
Is grieved WDF thinks him capable of telling falsehoods.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | 1 Aug [1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 42) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-103 |
To W. D. Fox 6 [September 1831]
Summary
Received offer of post as naturalist in the Beagle in the same mail as WDF’s last letter. Outlines details of prospective voyage. Not certain, but thinks he probably will go.
Expresses pleasure that all is well with their friendship, which he prizes.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | 6 [Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 43) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-120 |
To W. D. Fox 19 [September 1831]
Summary
Describes his appointment, the Beagle, his companions, and the objectives of the voyage. Gives his schedule before departure.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | 19 [Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 44) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-132 |
To W. D. Fox 17 [November 1831]
Summary
Still delayed; will not sail until 5 December. Instructions have come, with proposed itinerary.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | 17 [Nov 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 45) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-149 |
To W. D. Fox [23 January 1831]
Summary
Congratulates WDF on passing his examination for the curacy; hopes he will find it comfortable.
CD is pleased at his own good showing.
Asks about WDF’s examination, books, etc.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [23 Jan 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 36) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-89 |
To W. D. Fox [9 February 1831]
Summary
Will leave Cambridge shortly after division; plans to return for next term. With so many friends, Henslow among the foremost, it will be pleasant.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [9 Feb 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 38) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-92 |
To W. D. Fox [15 February 1831]
Summary
Informs WDF of a shipment of birds ready to be sent by Baker.
Urges WDF to read Herschel’s essay [A preliminary discourse on the study of natural philosophy (1830)] in Lardner’s [Cabinet] Cyclopedia.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [15 Feb 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 37) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-94 |
To W. D. Fox [7 April 1831]
Summary
CD expects pleasant spring term; will botanise with Henslow.
He is dreaming of going to the Canary Islands for tropical scenery.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [7 Apr 1831] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 39) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-96 |