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DCP-LETT-555

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[20 Feb 1840]
Source of text:
DAR 144: 117
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.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-667

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
31 Mar [1843]
Source of text:
DAR 144: 118
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.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-001148

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Secretary of the Royal Society
Date:
5 March 1863
Source of text:
MM/17/13, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel1153

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
1863 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.10
Summary:

Remains unconvinced by RF's ideas on gravitating lunisolar action on the atmosphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1154

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[1852 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.11
Summary:

Is trying to help RF understand the difference between the dynamics of solid bodies moving over each other and the dynamics of moving fluids, both water and air.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4057

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1860]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Tells JH he will search for the requested weather data. Encloses 'Weather Reports in the Newspaper.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4122

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (73)
Summary:

Describes a starfish brought alive to England from Iceland by an amateur naturalist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4123

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (74)
Summary:

Thanks JH for critiques of his paper; discusses Matthew Maury's work Physical Geography of the Sea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4249

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (75)
Summary:

Discusses atmospheric wave theory in reference to an experiment in JH's Meteorology. Describes weather patterns observed on the voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4287

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (72)
Summary:

Discusses James Stark's weather observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4301

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (68)
Summary:

Discusses data gathering from 'the colonies.' Forwards a Scottish publication on meteorology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4302

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (69)
Summary:

Sends more data and papers on meteorological matters. Discusses weather observations by C. P. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4377

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (67)
Summary:

Reports that rainfall information is not as complete as should be. Describes available data from Meteorological Department. Thanks JH for comments on his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4496

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (70)
Summary:

More rainfall data.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4497

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (71)
Summary:

Thanks JH for his advice. Comments on various aspects of Iceland and Greenland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8383

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.217
Summary:

Speculates on gravitational effect of sun and moon on earth's atmosphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9500

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.245
Summary:

Making such slow progress that he fears the paper may not reach her in time, so will send a duplicate. The paper is longer than intended but it may be altered as desired. Remembers his days at the Cape with pleasure.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9501

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.246
Summary:

Sending some curious magnetic observations made at the Cape. Regarding chronometer measurements. Changes of temperature over sea and land compared.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9502

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.247
Summary:

Sending a packet. Weather and winds have been unsuitable. Will send Thomas Maclear's packet by the next vessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9503

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[3 October 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.248 & 21.216 & 25.5.2
Summary:

Sends a copy of the printed paper by RF. Regarding chronometer measurements. Has just received a communication from Alexander von Humboldt in which he seems to have anticipated both JH's and RF's ideas. Comments on a new machine for sounding.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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