To J. S. Henslow [2 September 1831]
Summary
Has just arrived in Cambridge; his father has changed his mind. Asks to see JSH.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | [2 Sept 1831] |
| Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 3 DAR/1/1/3) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-114 |
To J. S. Henslow [5 September 1831]
Summary
Has met FitzRoy, who has now offered him the post of naturalist on board the Beagle. Other details about the voyage arrangements – mess, CD’s status, route, books.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | [5 Sept 1831] |
| Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 4 DAR/1/1/4) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-118 |
To J. S. Henslow 9 [September 1831]
Summary
All is settled – nothing can now alter CD’s determination. Details of plan and arrangements. Beaufort believes CD’s collections should be presented to some public body. CD thinks a large central collection best for natural history. Is busy getting advice and information from Yarrell and Capt. P. P. King for the voyage.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | 9 [Sept 1831] |
| Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 5 DAR/1/1/5) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-123 |
To J. S. Henslow 17 [September 1831]
Summary
Plans to come to Cambridge to discuss Beagle voyage. Only difficulty is disposal of his collections. South Sea Islands now more probable.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | 17 [Sept 1831] |
| Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 6 DAR/1/1/6) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-128 |
To J. S. Henslow 28 [September 1831]
Summary
Has collected [Phalli] in Shropshire and compared them with Barmouth species. Is convinced they are different.
Asks JSH for introductions to R. T. Lowe and Andrew Smith.
Has been given another week’s respite by FitzRoy.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
| Date: | 28 [Sept 1831] |
| Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 7 DAR/1/1/7) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-138 |
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 |
