To Robert FitzRoy 1 October 1846
Summary
Has just heard of RF’s return [from New Zealand]. Hopes to see him.
CD and family are well, but he is a different man in strength and energy from when he was "Flycatcher" in the Beagle.
Has just finished his book [South America].
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | 1 Oct 1846 |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 119 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1002 |
To Robert FitzRoy 28 October [1846]
Summary
Has read RF’s pamphlet on New Zealand [Remarks on New Zealand (1846)]. Sympathises with his difficulties as Governor.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | 28 Oct [1846] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 120 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1014 |
To Robert FitzRoy 23 November [1846]
Summary
J. D. Hooker has described Capt. King’s Tierra del Fuego plants and CD’s Galapagos plants [in Flora Antarctica, pt 2 (1847)] which have extraordinary interest and novelty.
A malicious person has sent George Grey, Governor of New Zealand, a letter CD had written to J. L. Stokes, containing a derogatory statement likening Grey’s expedition to "a set of school boys".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | 23 Nov [1846] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 121a |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1030 |
DCP-LETT-1282
Summary
Cancelled: part of 1014. Has been dissecting an animal about the size of a pin-head for the last half month. Could spend another month on it 'and daily see some more beautiful structure'.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | [1850?] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 120 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1282 |
To Robert FitzRoy [19 September 1831]
Summary
Reports on errands he has done for RF. Has discussed with Beaufort the question of his having right to dispose of his collection.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | [19 Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 112 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-131 |
To Robert FitzRoy [4 or 11 October 1831]
Summary
CD’s luggage is frightfully bulky, though he has been as economical as possible. Has made financial arrangements for his expenses.
Plans to study mathematics during voyage.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | [4 or 11] Oct 1831 |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 113 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-139 |
To Robert FitzRoy [10 October 1831]
Summary
Has just heard Beagle sailing is delayed so he will remain another week in London. Asks whether RF has a good set of mountain barometers, which geologists tell him are important.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | [10 Oct 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 114 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-142 |
To Robert FitzRoy [28 August 1834]
Summary
Recounts his trip [from Valparaiso] to Santiago. His meeting with Claude Gay, Thomas Sutcliffe, and others. Geology of tour uninteresting.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | [28 Aug 1834] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 115 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-254 |
To Robert FitzRoy 6 October [1836]
Summary
CD describes his happy home-coming. Finds his family and Shrewsbury unchanged.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | 6 Oct [1836] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 114 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-310 |
To Robert FitzRoy [20 February 1840]
Summary
Poor health has made him give up all geological work.
Profits on their volumes [of Narrative] seem absurdly small.
Looks back on Beagle voyage as the most fortunate circumstance in his life.
Finds marriage a great happiness.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | [20 Feb 1840] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 117 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-555 |
To Robert Fitzroy [20 February 1840]
Summary
Cancelled. Same as To Robert FitzRoy [20 February 1840]. Dated 21 [May 1840], in first edition of the printed Calendar, but cancelled before the second edition.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | [20 Feb 1840] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 117 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-569 |
To Robert FitzRoy 31 March [1843]
Summary
Congratulates FitzRoy on his appointment as Governor of New Zealand. Wants to see him and his wife before their departure. Proposes to call on them in London next Thursday.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | 31 Mar [1843] |
Classmark: | DAR 144: 118 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-667 |
To Robert Fitzroy [1846]
Summary
Cancelled: part of 1014. Thanks RF for his kindness on Beagle.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Robert FitzRoy |
Date: | [1846] |
Classmark: | LL 1: 332 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-936 |
Darwin, C. R. | (13) |
Darwin, C. R. | |
FitzRoy, Robert | (13) |