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From B. J. Sulivan   [10 May 1843]

Summary

Describes siege [of Montevideo].

Reports on appearance and habits of horses and cattle of Falkland Islands; wild rabbits and pigs. Geology of the Falklands, especially of West Island. Discusses supposed discovery of coal. Has sent fossil specimens to CD.

Author:  Bartholomew James Sulivan
Addressee:  Charles Robert Darwin
Date:  [10 May 1843]
Classmark:  DAR 39: 26–7, 39: 66–7, 46.1: 70–4
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-675

To G. A. Mantell   13 May [1843]

Summary

Capt. FitzRoy has read GAM’s letter to CD regarding an appointment for GAM’s son and is disposed to help, but has resolved to make no appointments until he arrives in New Zealand [as Governor].

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Gideon Algernon Mantell
Date:  13 May [1843]
Classmark:  Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand (Mantell papers, MS-Papers-0083-487 p.41)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-676