From John Morris 1 March 1856
Author: | John Morris |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 1 Mar 1856 |
Classmark: | DAR 205.2: 246 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-1835 |
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- … DCP-LETT-1835 …
Cambridge Philosophical Society 1835. See [Henslow, John Stevens, ed.] 1835.
Coulter, Thomas. 1835. Notes on Upper California. [Read 9 March 1835.] Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London 5: 59–70.
Hopkins, William. 1835. Researches in physical geology. [Read 4 May 1835.] Transactions of the Cambridge Philosophical Society 6 (1836–8): 1–84.
Bentham, George. 1835. Scrophularineæ Indicæ. London.
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- … Bentham, George. 1835. Scrophularineæ Indicæ. London. 7 …
From Caroline Darwin 29 December [1835]
Summary
CD’s fame is spreading: she quotes Henslow ["Letters to Professor Henslow" (1835), Collected papers 1: 3–16], and a passage in the Athenæum.
Adds news of family and friends.
Author: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood; Charlotte Wedgwood; Charlotte Langton |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 29 Dec [1835] |
Classmark: | DAR 97 (ser. 2): 26–7 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-291 |
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- … From Caroline Darwin 29 December [1835] …
- … Wedgwood Charlotte Wedgwood/Charlotte Langton unstated 29 Dec [1835] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Henslow ["Letters to Professor Henslow" (1835), Collected papers 1: 3–16], and a passage …
- … July 12th’ by CD (see letter to Caroline Darwin, [19] July – [12 August] 1835 , n. 1). …
- … Athenæum , 21 November 1835, p. 8. The Athenæum was published weekly. Should read ‘the …
- … of the Society on the 16 th of November 1835”. My Father did not move from his seat till …
Heron, Robert. 1835. Notes on the habits of the pea-fowl. [Read 14 April 1835.] Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London (1833–5) pt 3: 54.
Thorne, Samuel (1835–1915)
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- … Samuel Thorne 1835–1915 American cattle breeder and businessman. …
Blake, L. D. (1835–1913)
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- … Lillie Devereux Blake 1835–1913 American author and feminist. …
From Susan Darwin 22 November 1835
Summary
Some of CD’s letters were read at Geological Society in London. Professor Sedgwick says of CD, "doing admirably … collection above all praise … will have a great name among the Naturalists of Europe".
Erasmus has taken office of Clerk to a Government Commissioner. Other family news.
Author: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 22 Nov 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 97 (ser. 2): 24–5 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-288 |
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- … From Susan Darwin 22 November 1835 …
- … DAR 97 (ser. 2): 24–5 Susan Elizabeth Darwin Shrewsbury 22 Nov 1835 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Shrewsbury Nov br . 22 d . | 1835 My dear Charles— I am happy to tell you that your …
- … Society by Adam Sedgwick (see letter from Caroline Darwin, 29 December [1835] ) on …
- … 18 November 1835 ( Proceedings of the Geological Society of London 2 (1833–8): 210–12, …
- … eager for more details. On 6 December 1835 he wrote to Sedgwick, ‘How I long for the …
- … him, Emma Wedgwood wrote on 29 November [1835] to her aunt, Jessie Sismondi : ‘Erasmus is …
To Caroline Darwin [19] July – [12 August] 1835
Summary
Describes his trip from Coquimbo to Copiapò, where he rejoined the Beagle – a hard and wearisome journey, but geologically interesting.
FitzRoy piloted the [Blonde] to rescue crew of wrecked Challenger.
CD has received letters that were missing, and others; for ten months there will be none to or from him.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Date: | [19] July – [12 Aug] 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 223: 29 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-281 |
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- … To Caroline Darwin [19] July – [12 August] 1835 …
- … Robert Darwin Lima [19] July – [12 Aug] 1835 Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin/Caroline …
- … at Callao, the port for Lima (19 July 1835). Hence ‘July 12 th ’ later in the text is a …
- … date was also written in August, after the letter to W. D. Fox, [9–12 August] 1835 . …
- … Lima— July— 1835— My dear Caroline My last letter was dated Coquimbo—I rejoice that I am …
- … the chain complete from England to February 1835. — Capt Fitz Roy has arrived in good …
From R. H. Corfield 14 — 18 July 1835
Summary
Passes on news from England and some Shrewsbury papers.
Author: | Richard Henry Corfield |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 14 & 18 July 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 131 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-280 |
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- … From R. H. Corfield 14 — 18 July 1835 …
- … DAR 204: 131 Richard Henry Corfield Valparaiso 14 & 18 July 1835 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Morning Herald of Saturday, 21 February 1835, p. 3. The reference is to the summary of a …
- … Science ( The Morning Herald , 21 February 1835, p. 3). Mariano Gonzales, CD’s guide on …
- … Valparaiso July 14 1835 My dear Darwin— The Blonde with Capt Fitzroy on board being on the …
From R. E. Alison [March – July 1835]
Summary
Sends some historical data to illustrate the elevation of the coast at Valparaiso in recent times.
Author: | Robert Edward Alison |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [Mar – July 1835] |
Classmark: | DAR 36: 425–6 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-247 |
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- … From R. E. Alison [March – July 1835] …
- … DAR 36: 425–6 Robert Edward Alison unstated [Mar – July 1835] Charles Robert Darwin …
- … of his expeditions near Valparaiso. In 1835, CD was in the Valparaiso area between March …
- … 1822 earthquake on a number of occasions in 1835 ( see Correspondence vol. 1, letter from …
- … R. E. Alison, 25 June 1835 , and Journal of researches , p. 374), and CD referred to the …
From Catherine Darwin 30 October 1835
Summary
Erasmus has received CD’s journal and two boxes; six large boxes are at Plymouth. Had feared them lost in wreck of Challenger.
News of family and friends.
Author: | Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 30 Oct 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 97 (ser. 2): 22–3 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-287 |
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- … From Catherine Darwin 30 October 1835 …
- … Darwin/Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton Shrewsbury 30 Oct 1835 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Society. CD is listed as a member in 1835–6. In 1877 it was amalgamated with the …
- … of the Challenger at Portsmouth, 19 October 1835. Seymour was exonerated. The first four …
- … Shrewsbury. October 30 th . | 1835. My dear Charles We are very anxious to hear from you …
From R. W. Darwin to J. S. Henslow 28 December 1835
Summary
Thanks JSH for copies of "Extracts from letters addressed to Professor Henslow by C. Darwin, Esq." [privately printed for Cambridge Philosophical Society; Collected papers 1: 3–16].
The family is sensible how much CD owes to JSH, and RWD is highly gratified by CD’s success.
Author: | Robert Waring Darwin |
Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
Date: | 28 Dec 1835 |
Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 28 DAR/1/1/28) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-290 |
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- … From R. W. Darwin to J. S. Henslow 28 December 1835 …
- … letters: 28 DAR/1/1/28) Robert Waring Darwin Shrewsbury 28 Dec 1835 John Stevens Henslow …
- … Henslow by C. Darwin, Esq’, dated 1 December 1835, was privately printed for distribution …
- … Shrewsbury 28 December 1835 Dear Sir I am much obliged for the favour of your letter, for …
From R. H. Corfield 26–7 June 1835
Summary
Greatly enjoyed CD’s company; has worried about his health. Adds some European and English news.
Author: | Richard Henry Corfield |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 26 & 27 June 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 130 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-278 |
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- … From R. H. Corfield 26–7 June 1835 …
- … DAR 204: 130 Richard Henry Corfield Valparaiso 26 & 27 June 1835 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Valparaiso June 26 th 1835 My dear Darwin It gave me infinite pleasure to receive your …
- … to Caroline Darwin, [19] July – [12 August] 1835 ). This may have been a letter to Charles …
- … shortly after visiting Concepcion [March 1835], to Mr. Douglas, a very intelligent man, …
- … your friend | R H Corfield Saturday June 27 1835 I merely add a few lines to ask you to …
From Charles D. Douglas 24 February 1835
Summary
Sends CD large beetles from Chiloé.
Describes an earthquake at Caucague.
Gives exact location and measurements of two blocks of granite; has seen and heard of others; will report if he surveys the Potrero on Chiloé.
Author: | Charles D. Douglas |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Feb 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 35.1: 329–30 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-269 |
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 |
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- … To J. S. Henslow 12 [August] 1835 …
- … letters: 27 DAR/1/1/27) Charles Robert Darwin Lima 12 [Aug] 1835 John Stevens Henslow …
- … Lima July 12 th . — 1835 My dear Henslow This is the last letter, which I shall ever write …
- … pamphlet was published early in December 1835. CD’s letter to Caroline , also written in …
- … to Caroline Darwin, [19] July – [12 August] 1835 , n. 1). The expected sailing ‘In a few …
From Caroline Darwin 30 March 1835
Summary
Urges him to return home. News of family and friends; the Langtons will go to Rio in April and then winter in the West Indies. Henslow has a son.
Author: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 30 Mar 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 97 (ser. 2): 20–1 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-273 |
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- … From Caroline Darwin 30 March 1835 …
- … Darwin/Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood Shrewsbury 30 Mar 1835 Charles Robert Darwin …
- … Shrewsbury March 30 th . | 1835 My dear Charles Your last letter was to Cath dated Nov r 8 …
- … George Henslow was born on 23 March 1835 ( Alum. Cantab. ). The issue centred on the Irish …
- … Peel ’s ministry opposed the resolution and, when it was passed, resigned on 8 April 1835. …
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