To Ernst Dieffenbach 2 October 1843
Summary
On ED’s planned edition [German] of CD’s Journal of researches.
Informs him of his forthcoming volume, Volcanic islands.
"I am well acquainted with your paper on Chatham Island ["An account of the Chatham Islands", J. R. Geogr. Soc. 11: 195–215], & … those passages on the very curious fact of the apparent specific differences of the birds there & at New Zealand".
Thanks ED for recognition of his "small labours in Natural History… . praise from men, like yourself, is the only, though quite sufficient, reward I ever expect or wish to obtain for my works. – I have lately had the extreme satisfaction of hearing that Hooker speaks highly of the accuracy … of my statements". Refers to Humboldt and Owen.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Ernst Dieffenbach |
| Date: | 2 Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | J. A. Stargardt (dealers) (Catalogue 574 11–13 November 1965) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-698 |
From William Kemp 2 October 1843
Summary
Describes germination of seeds found in sand-pit and the geological setting of the sand-pit.
Postulates existence of ancient lake along the course of the River Tweed. Notes evidence of glaciation.
| Author: | William Kemp |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 2 Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | DAR 50: A8–11 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-699 |
To J. S. Henslow [before 7 October 1843]
Summary
Has seen fields of clover near Down affected with clover dodder.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | [before 7 Oct 1843] |
| Classmark: | Gardeners’ Chronicle, 7 October 1843, p. 694 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-699F |
To Syms Covington 7 October 1843
Summary
A new ear trumpet has been sent to SC as a present.
Sends news of his publications, health, and other developments since SC left for Australia.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Syms Covington |
| Date: | 7 Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | Sydney Mail, 9 August 1884, p. 254 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-700 |
From J. S. Henslow 9 October 1843
Summary
Thinks W. Kemp’s specimens are all common varieties of living species of Atriplex.
| Author: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 9 Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | DAR 50: A24–5 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-701 |
To William Kemp 9 October [1843]
Summary
WK’s paper has reached him safely.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Kemp |
| Date: | 9 Oct [1843] |
| Classmark: | Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/16b and 10252/17) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-701F |
To Smith, Elder & Co. [9 October 1843]
Summary
Says he is forwarding the Smith, Elder & Co. account to the Treasury. Discusses advertisements of Zoology and Coral reefs. Volcanic islands "is almost ready for press".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Smith, Elder & Co |
| Date: | [9 Oct 1843] |
| Classmark: | Sotheby’s (dealers) (23–4 July 1979) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-702 |
To A. Y. Spearman 9 October 1843
Summary
The work of the Zoology is now completed. The Smith, Elder & Co. account for the second number of part five is presented. CD expresses his "grateful thanks" to the Lords Commissioners.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Alexander Young Spearman, 1st baronet |
| Date: | 9 Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | The National Archives (TNA) (T1/4861 paper 21128) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-702A |
To Josiah Wedgwood III [12–24] October 1843
Summary
Note of hand, signed by CD, for £260 13s 6d.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Josiah Wedgwood, III |
| Date: | [12–24] Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 833) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-703 |
To J. S. Henslow [14 October 1843]
Summary
CD has written to W. Kemp to ascertain what precautions he took in sowing his seeds. "It will be rather flat if you … pronounce the Atriplex to be merely a variety". Suggests sending plants to C. C. Babington.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | [14 Oct 1843] |
| Classmark: | DAR 93: A11–12 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-705 |
To William Kemp [14 October 1843]
Summary
J. S. Henslow expresses his doubts about WK’s seeds.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | William Kemp |
| Date: | [14 Oct 1843] |
| Classmark: | Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/16a) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-705F |
From William Kemp 17 October 1843
Summary
Describes germination of seeds he discovered. Cites similar story of seeds found in coal-mine.
Gives further description of gravel bank [of River Tweed] and other geological details.
| Author: | William Kemp |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 17 Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | DAR 50: A12–15 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-706 |
From J. S. Henslow 17 October 1843
Summary
Regards [W. Kemp’s] plant as clearly only Atriplex patula, though with "an unusual habit".
Adds report on success of his Roman tomb exhibit.
| Author: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 17 Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | DAR 50: A26–7 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-707 |
From C. C. Babington 26 October 1843
Summary
Identifies Atriplex raised from seeds found by W. Kemp as A. angustifolia.
| Author: | Charles Cardale Babington |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 26 Oct 1843 |
| Classmark: | DAR 50: A28 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-708 |
To Smith, Elder & Co. 27 October [1843]
Summary
Treasury ready to make payment [for Zoology plates].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Smith, Elder & Co |
| Date: | 27 Oct [1843] |
| Classmark: | University of Virginia Library, Special Collections (3314 1: 29) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-709 |
To Emma Darwin [12–24 October 1843]
Summary
News of the Shrewsbury family. He cannot get his father to sympathise with the numbness in his finger ends or his fears of "ruin and extravagance".
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Emma Wedgwood; Emma Darwin |
| Date: | [12–24 Oct 1843] |
| Classmark: | DAR 210.8: 21 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-704 |
| letter | (16) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (11) |
| Henslow, J. S. | (2) |
| Kemp, William | (2) |
| Babington, C. C. | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (5) |
| Henslow, J. S. | (2) |
| Kemp, William | (2) |
| Smith, Elder & Co | (2) |
| Covington, Syms | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | |
| Henslow, J. S. | (4) |
| Kemp, William | (4) |
| Smith, Elder & Co | (2) |
| Babington, C. C. | (1) |
| Covington, Syms | (1) |
| Darwin, Emma | (1) |
| Dieffenbach, Ernst | (1) |
| Spearman, A. Y. | (1) |
| Wedgwood, Emma | (1) |
| Wedgwood, Josiah, III | (1) |
