From J. S. Henslow 20 November 1831
Summary
Is sending plates for R. T. Lowe’s paper [Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 4 (1833): 1–70].
Adds advice on working the surd.
Agrees with CD that Beagle voyage would have been wrong for Jenyns, but assures him he (CD) is the right man. Warns CD against his "foible" of taking offence at rudeness or ungentlemanlike behaviour.
Author: | John Stevens Henslow |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 20 Nov 1831 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 109 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-150 |
To J. S. Henslow 3 December [1831]
Summary
Confusion on board the Beagle at definite prospect of sailing. Gives directions for sending mail to Montevideo.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
Date: | 3 Dec [1831] |
Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 11 DAR/1/1/11) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-152 |
To J. S. Henslow [September 1831 – May 1861]
Summary
Valediction only.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
Date: | [Sept 1831 – May 1861] |
Classmark: | North East Wales Archives, Ruthin (DD/PH/115) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-3150F |
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 |
From George Simpson [26] January [1831]
Summary
Congratulates CD on his "very very good degree". Asks about friends; wishes him well.
Author: | George Simpson |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [26] Jan [1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 41 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-90 |
From Henry Matthew [2 February 1831]
Summary
Is in London living in a garret, almost penniless, and has legal and marital difficulties. He hopes to sell some verse.
Author: | Henry Matthew |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [2 Feb 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 37 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-91 |
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 |
From Henry Matthew [14 February 1831]
Summary
Accepted CD’s "generous remittance" rather than go to jail; has pawned his watch. Will stay one fortnight to see whether he can do anything; if he fails he will go home. If he succeeds he will ask his father to pay his debts and nothing else for a two-year period. Is proud of the attachment CD shows.
Author: | Henry Matthew |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [14 Feb 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 38 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-93 |
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 |
From Henry Matthew [March or April 1831]
Summary
In London HM was too harassed by his wife to write; has gone home and is much bothered by his father. Looks for a place as a private tutor. Remains CD’s devoted friend.
Author: | Henry Matthew |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [Mar or Apr 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 39 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-95 |
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 |
From [J. M. Herbert] [early May 1831]
Summary
Asks CD to accept a Coddington microscope, which accompanies his anonymous note.
Compliments CD on talent and sincerity.
Author: | John Maurice Herbert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [early May 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 35 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-99 |
From Charlotte Wedgwood 22 September [1831]
Summary
Sends congratulations and good wishes; feels the Wedgwoods bear much responsibility, since he would not have accepted the Beagle appointment had he not been at Maer "that 1st. of September".
Author: | Charlotte Wedgwood; Charlotte Langton |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 22 Sept [1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 68 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-133 |
From Fanny Owen [22 September – 2 October 1831]
Summary
Sends him a purse, which she asks him to use in remembrance of her.
Author: | Frances (Fanny) Mostyn Owen; Frances (Fanny) Myddelton Biddulph |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [22 Sept – 2 Oct 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 51 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-134 |
From Fanny Owen [26 September 1831]
Summary
Much disappointed that CD will leave home before she returns.
Author: | Frances (Fanny) Mostyn Owen; Frances (Fanny) Myddelton Biddulph |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [26 Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 52 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-136 |
From Fanny Owen [6 October 1831]
Summary
Their letters crossed; she now knows he will be gone for three years, not two; does not know what they will do without him at the Forest, but wishes him well.
Author: | Frances (Fanny) Mostyn Owen; Frances (Fanny) Myddelton Biddulph |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [6 Oct 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 53 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-141 |
To Caroline Darwin [31?] October [1831]
Summary
Questions about his college bills.
Describes the living conditions he will have on the Beagle.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Date: | [31?] Oct [1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 154: 31 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-145 |
To Caroline Darwin 12 November [1831]
Summary
The outfitting of the Beagle progresses.
CD has been dining out more than he wishes. He has met W. S. Harris of "Electricity" fame.
His fears and hopes about seasickness.
A new continent has been discovered "somewhere far South". "Perhaps we may be sent in search."
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Date: | 12 Nov [1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 154: 32 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-146 |
From Fanny Owen 2 [December 1831]
Summary
Describes the wedding of her sister Sarah and related festivities. She misses CD very much.
Author: | Frances (Fanny) Mostyn Owen; Frances (Fanny) Myddelton Biddulph |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 2 [Dec 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 54 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-151 |
From Fanny Owen [8 April 1831]
Summary
Wants CD to come without fail on Monday, and to bring her a small bottle of oil colour, a half-dozen small brushes, and a "juicy" book of some kind.
Author: | Frances (Fanny) Mostyn Owen; Frances (Fanny) Myddelton Biddulph |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [8 Apr 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 50 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-97 |
letter | (63) |
Darwin, C. R. | (40) |
Mostyn Owen, Fanny | (5) |
Myddelton Biddulph, Fanny | (5) |
Henslow, J. S. | (3) |
Matthew, Henry | (3) |
Darwin, C. R. | (23) |
Henslow, J. S. | (12) |
Fox, W. D. | (10) |
Darwin, S. E. | (6) |
Whitley, C. T. | (4) |
Darwin, C. R. | (63) |
Henslow, J. S. | (15) |
Fox, W. D. | (10) |
Darwin, S. E. | (7) |
Mostyn Owen, Fanny | (5) |