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 |
To J. S. Henslow 12 [August] 1835
Summary
Looks forward to seeing volcanoes in Galapagos Islands.
Has altered his views on Cordillera formations as a result of another trip. Discusses his theory of their origin and history.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | 12 [Aug] 1835 |
| Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 27 DAR/1/1/27) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-283 |
To H. S. Fox 15 August 1835
Summary
Sends some geological specimens. Describes his recent trips and findings on the geology of the Andes. Asks if HSF has seen large beds of shells on elevated land – possibly at Rio Grande or S. Brazil.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Henry Stephen Fox |
| Date: | 15 Aug 1835 |
| Classmark: | Bodleian Libraries, Oxford (MS. Eng. lett. c. 235, fol. 28) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-284 |
Document type
| letter | (3) |
Author
| Darwin, C. R. | (3) |
Addressee
| Fox, H. S. | (1) |
| Fox, W. D. | (1) |
| Henslow, J. S. | (1) |
Correspondent
| Darwin, C. R. | (3) |
| Fox, H. S. | (1) |
| Fox, W. D. | (1) |
| Henslow, J. S. | (1) |
