Has been away from parish because of a three-month illness. Refers briefly to events in England since the Beagle sailed.
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Has been away from parish because of a three-month illness. Refers briefly to events in England since the Beagle sailed.
He is staying on the Isle of Wight because he has been unwell. He is thought to be in danger of contracting consumption, and the climate is beneficial. He is convalescent now, but will spend the winter there.
Offers to forward any natural history stores CD may want.
His health has improved but he continues "a good deal of an invalid" and is uncertain what the future holds for him.
His interest in entomology and ornithology continues; he has been studying the gulls on the Isle of Wight.
WDF sends news of his activities and of his family.
Reports on the effects of inbreeding in dogs and the results of crossing Canada and common geese.