Wants catalogue of small islands that contain peculiar plants. Thinks complete floras of islands in various stages of depression [subsidence] would provide good data.
Wants catalogue of small islands that contain peculiar plants. Thinks complete floras of islands in various stages of depression [subsidence] would provide good data.
Detailed critique of CL’s A manual of elementary geology [3d ed. (1851), used in editing 4th ed. (1852)].
Fossil cirripedes specimens being returned. Will send a copy of monograph [Fossil Cirripedia]. Discusses work on recent cirripedes.
Returns fossil cirripede specimens to WD, Friedrich Adolph Roemer, R. A. Philippi, and F. C. L. Koch.
Asks EAD to forward a message of Anne’s improved state to Down.
Tells CD how Anne’s death is affecting Emma. Hopes he may soon return.
Writes about the death of Anne. Wishes EAD to insert an announcement of the death in the newspapers.
Feels deeply for them at their "impossible loss" [of Anne].
Commiseration on the death of Anne.
Expresses gratitude to Mrs T’s daughter for devotion to his daughter in final illness.
His favourite child, Anne, has unexpectedly died.
Reports the state of Anne Darwin’s health.
Reports on Anne’s illness.
Reports on Anne’s condition.
Detailed account of progress of Anne’s illness.
Is hopeful about Anne after receiving an encouraging message.
Gives her reactions to CD’s reports on Anne’s health.
Reports on Anne’s health throughout the night and from 8 a.m. through to 4.30 p.m.
Asks FW to come over to feel his daughter’s pulse.
Further reports on Anne’s illness.