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From:
Robert Edward Alison
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[Mar – July 1835]
Source of text:
DAR 36: 425–6
Summary:

Sends some historical data to illustrate the elevation of the coast at Valparaiso in recent times.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Thomas Whitley
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
5 Feb 1835
Source of text:
DAR 204: 132
Summary:

Replies to CD’s letter [250], giving news of himself and mutual friends.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Feb 1835
Source of text:
DAR 97 (ser. 2): 18–20
Summary:

Met Capt. Harding who said FitzRoy was promoted to Post-Captain.

News of family and friends. Forthcoming marriages of Robert Wedgwood and Tom Eyton.

Contributor:
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From:
Charles D. Douglas
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 Feb 1835
Source of text:
DAR 35.1: 329–30
Summary:

Sends CD large beetles from Chiloé.

Describes an earthquake at Caucague.

Gives exact location and measurements of two blocks of granite; has seen and heard of others; will report if he surveys the Potrero on Chiloé.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[7–11] Mar 1835
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 47)
Summary:

Congratulates WDF on his marriage,

reminisces about Cambridge and early entomology. Now neglects entomology for geology.

Describes Concepción after earthquake.

Hopes to cross Cordilleras before they leave South America in September.

Contributor:
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[10]–13 Mar 1835
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 25 DAR/1/1/25)
Summary:

The termination of the voyage has been decided – September 1836.

The earthquake of Concepción.

His geological observations (since November). Can now prove both sides of the Andes have recently risen to considerable heights.

Zoological collection.

Plans to cross the Cordilleras.

Contributor:
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
18 Apr 1835
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 26 DAR/1/1/26)
Summary:

Has just returned from crossing the Cordilleras. Geological observations of formations representing great epochs of violence which broke up the earth’s crust. Shells at over 12000 feet. Silicified trees in sandstone formations at great heights. Red snow and viviparous lizards. Botanical specimens.

Contributor:
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
23 Apr 1835
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

His trip across the Andes and back was his most successful excursion: can clearly demonstate that the western part of the double line of mountains is much older, with fossil shells at 12000ft; the eastern line may be as modern as the Patagonian plains. If proved, this is an important fact in the theory of the formation of the world. Has found petrified trees.

Contributor:
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From:
Robert Edward Alison
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 June 1835
Source of text:
DAR 36: 427–427a
Summary:

Gives details of his observations which lend support to the view that Chile is rising with respect to the sea. Reports some observations and opinions with regard to earthquakes and volcanic action in the area.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Richard Henry Corfield
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 & 27 June 1835
Source of text:
DAR 204: 130
Summary:

Greatly enjoyed CD’s company; has worried about his health. Adds some European and English news.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles San Lambert
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[c. July 1835]
Source of text:
DAR 37: 648, DAR 39.2: 161
Summary:

Instructions for a journey to the sulphur deposits of the Valle de la Coipa.

Describes volcanic formations capping granite hills from Copiapò to Atacama [Chile]. [See South America, pp. 230–1.]

Contributor:
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From:
Richard Henry Corfield
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 & 18 July 1835
Source of text:
DAR 204: 131
Summary:

Passes on news from England and some Shrewsbury papers.

Contributor:
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[9–12 Aug] 1835
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 47a)
Summary:

Expresses envy for WDF’s life as a clergyman.

Outlines homeward voyage; tells of his hope of seeing active volcanoes and Tertiary strata in Galapagos. Recommends geology to Fox. Discusses Lyell’s views; CD has become "a zealous disciple".

Contributor:
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
12 [Aug] 1835
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 27 DAR/1/1/27)
Summary:

Looks forward to seeing volcanoes in Galapagos Islands.

Has altered his views on Cordillera formations as a result of another trip. Discusses his theory of their origin and history.

Contributor:
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henry Stephen Fox
Date:
15 Aug 1835
Source of text:
Bodleian Libraries, Oxford (MS. Eng. lett. c. 235, fol. 28)
Summary:

Sends some geological specimens. Describes his recent trips and findings on the geology of the Andes. Asks if HSF has seen large beds of shells on elevated land – possibly at Rio Grande or S. Brazil.

Contributor:
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Alexander Burns Usborne
Date:
[c. 1–5 Sept 1835]
Source of text:
DAR 207: 14
Summary:

Memorandum of geological instructions to guide ABU during a voyage of [Constitucion] to survey the coast of Peru.

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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
3 [Sept] 1835
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Living quietly on the ship and eating good food has been good for him. He longs for home. Peru is in a miserable state.

Contributor:
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From:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
22 Nov 1835
Source of text:
DAR 97 (ser. 2): 24–5
Summary:

Some of CD’s letters were read at Geological Society in London. Professor Sedgwick says of CD, "doing admirably … collection above all praise … will have a great name among the Naturalists of Europe".

Erasmus has taken office of Clerk to a Government Commissioner. Other family news.

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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood
Date:
10–13 Mar 1835
Source of text:
DAR 223: 26
Summary:

Definite plans now to leave Valparaiso 1 June and to arrive in Sydney in January; then Cape of Good Hope and home in September 1836.

Describes Concepción after earthquake.

Will cross the Cordilleras. Hopes snow will hold off.

Contributor:
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From:
Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
30 Mar 1835
Source of text:
DAR 97 (ser. 2): 20–1
Summary:

Urges him to return home. News of family and friends; the Langtons will go to Rio in April and then winter in the West Indies. Henslow has a son.

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