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DCP-LETT-679

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Date:
[c. 1 Oct 1843]
Source of text:
Dartmouth College Library (MSS 843900.3)
Summary:

Discusses poor impression of plates [for Reptiles by Thomas Bell].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-690

From:
John Lindley
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[before 2 Sept 1843]
Source of text:
DAR 50: A21–2
Summary:

Much interested in CD’s communication [about W. Kemp] and seeds sent; does not know the species; has sent seeds to Henslow.

Describes a monstrous plant found near Ely.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-691

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[2 Sept 1843]
Source of text:
DAR 93: A8–10
Summary:

Tells how W. Kemp found the seeds of Atriplex, which Lindley sent to JSH for identification.

Asks about monstrous plant mentioned by Lindley [see 690].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-691F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Kemp
Date:
[8 Sept 1843]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/23) (gift of Ruth Cramond and David Cramond)
Summary:

Seeds sent by Kemp have germinated and been identified by Lindley as Rumex acetosella and an Atriplex which has been sent on to J. S. Henslow.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-692

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[4 Sept 1843]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 67)
Summary:

Comments on his visit to N. Wales and the evidence of glaciation, of which he feels certain.

His marine theory [of the parallel roads of Glen Roy] has revived after Louis Agassiz’s "ice work" knocked it on the head.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-695

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Edward Davis
Date:
15 Sept [1843]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 374
Summary:

Thanks him for specimens collected.

Comments on JED’s voyage [on H.M.S. Terror, 1839–43].

Mentions activities of old Beagle crew.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-696

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
[15 or 22] Sept 1843
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.32)
Summary:

Mentions expected birth of child [Henrietta Emma].

BAAS meeting.

Comments on letters from G. R. Waterhouse and William Lonsdale.

Describes survival of apparently "fossil" seeds sent by W. Kemp.

Is at work on MS [of Volcanic islands].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-697

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Samuel Pickworth Woodward
Date:
29 [Sept 1843]
Source of text:
The British Library (Add MS 42579: 228–9)
Summary:

Says he will call tomorrow to examine indicated specimens and books at Geological Society.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10169

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.56
Summary:

Thanks for letter and advice. Has been able to get copies of William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) papers. Would like advice on the size of the grinding tool. Hopes to avail himself of JH's invitation to visit Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10751

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.103
Summary:

Enclosing specimens of his chromatype; comments on how these were produced and their characteristics. Is very busy with the Annual Exhibition of the Polytechnic Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10880

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.229
Summary:

Will find one friend at the R.S.L. Club dinner next Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12591

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Georg Merz & Son
Date:
[2 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.18
Summary:

Is inquiring, on behalf of the Admiralty, about ordering an equatorially mounted achromatic telescope for the Royal Observatory at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1285

From:
George Robert Waterhouse
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.58
Summary:

Explains how it comes about that GW is looking for a position at the British Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1286

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.59
Summary:

Talks about British Museum business, including the purchase of fossils and the hiring of George R. Waterhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1287

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Howley]
Date:
[28 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.60
Summary:

[Writing to the Archbishop [of Canterbury, William Howley]], recommends George R. Waterhouse as a candidate for employment at the British Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13644

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0027; Reel 1062
Summary:

Sends deeds already signed by J. J. Guest. JH should sign and return them. [Annotation by unknown hand: Mrs. Hollier's marriage and settlement.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1499

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[17 September 1843]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.3 (ACCS: RS:HS B27.57)
Summary:

Inquires of CL about the suitability of George Robert Waterhouse for a natural history post in the British Museum. Congratulates CL on his successful trip to the United States.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel154

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[25 September 1843]
Source of text:
RGO 6.701.106
Summary:

Gives formula for defining the measure of the scale of an actinometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1580

From:
Georg Merz
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0356
Summary:

Provides prices and delivery times for a variety of different sizes of refracting telescopes, as well as some mounting advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1753

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0629.6
Summary:

Describes some available glass discs, which might do for making lenses for a large refracting telescope [see GA's 1843-8-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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