Asks for list of the Bahia Blanca fossil shells.
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Asks for list of the Bahia Blanca fossil shells.
Returns notes on Confervae.
Has had information from Ehrenberg on organic forms in Atlantic dust.
Thanks for sketch of Galapagos flora.
Thanks him for describing the niata ox.
He is delighted that GRW is grappling with Galápagos insects. Needs to know immediately whether any entomologists beside GRW, Walker and A. White have described his insects.
Discusses the microscopic structure of rock samples from Chile and the Pampas. Describes organic remains found in the samples.
Has marked probable depths of the specimens on CD’s list of S. American shells. Asks for details which would provide more precise conclusions. [See South America, p. 226.]
Fears he cannot supply additional data [on shells].
Makes suggestions for Thomas Edmondston, naturalist on board the Herald, of places to visit and geological data to collect on proposed California expedition.
Is at work on second edition of Journal of researches.
Hopes to finish geology of the Beagle by autumn.
Hooker gives "a wonderful account" of Galapagos plants.
Discusses insects collected by CD on St Paul’s Island and the Galapagos.
CGE’s account of Pampas mud confirms CD’s view of its origin. Will send Patagonian specimens. Discusses dust-carrying winds in the Atlantic.
Was not referring to F. J. F. Meyen’s voyage.
Corrects error concerning samples.
Thanks PEdeS for gift of his book [Physical description of New South Wales and Van Diemen’s Land (1845)].
Asks how much engravings of shells cost.
Will send MS of first part [of Journal of researches] on Thursday morning, enclosing suggested title and dedication. Urges inclusion of map. Requests another £50 for copyright, as offer of £100 was made when only two parts were planned.