Discusses relationship of subsidence to the formation of coral reefs.
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Discusses relationship of subsidence to the formation of coral reefs.
Francis Beaufort has instructed ABB to order three copies of Coral Reefs.
CD is too dull and languid to see Mr Bicheno but will be glad to answer his questions if he writes.
Asks WY to ask J. Sebright "whether the cross with white bantam brought back any of the ""secondary male characters"" to the hen–cock breed".
Thanks GRW for collection [of insects] he has made up for CD’s nephew.
Leaves decision to GRW as to which institutions should receive CD’s Beagle insects.
CD gives JSH Fuegian paints and spears and a Pacific dolphin hook for his museum.
Reports on Josiah Wedgwood [II], who is seriously ill.
Gives an account of his father’s illness.
Emma and Doddy [W. E. Darwin] like Down. CD has met, and plans to employ, the local surgeon. "I feel sure I shall become deeply attached to Down, with a few improvements".