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DCP-LETT-553

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Smith, Elder & Co
Date:
[6 Feb 1840]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

Sends MS [of Coral reefs?] to be copied.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-554

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
[19 Feb 1840]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.21)
Summary:

Remarks on his illness and treatment.

Discusses MS [of Coral reefs] and changes in his view of coral reefs since Journal of researches. Mentions C. G. Ehrenberg’s observations on coral reefs.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

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-556

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William C. Redfield
Date:
24 Feb [1840]
Source of text:
Yale University: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Letters to William C. Redfield vol. 2 Scientific 1831-41 (z117 00151 2) pp. 335–8)
Summary:

Much interested in WCR’s paper on "Whirlwinds excited by fire" [Am. J. Sci. 36 (1839): 50–9; Edinburgh New Philos. J. 27 (1839): 369–79].

Sends a summary account of circular clouds and waterspouts formed during volcanic eruption in the Azores [S. Tillard, "Eruption of a volcano in sea off St Michael", Philos. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. (1812): 152–8].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-557

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
24 [Feb 1840]
Source of text:
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (MS0025/1/5/11)
Summary:

Asks RO whether he has any MS [of Fossil Mammalia, no. 4] ready and to see that the plates are finished.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-557F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Benjamin Silliman, Sr
Date:
26 Feb 1840
Source of text:
Gallery of History (dealers) (4 December 1996)
Summary:

Asks that a letter on tornados be forwarded to W. C. Redfield. Hopes Silliman received a copy of Journal of Researches.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-558

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Leonard Jenyns; Leonard Blomefield
Date:
[27 Feb 1840]
Source of text:
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution
Summary:

Has been unwell. Publication of two numbers [of Zoology] has been delayed. Thought first Fish number good.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-560

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
David Milne Home
Date:
20 [Feb 1840]
Source of text:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Charles E. Mudie Collection, 1816–1897: Correspondence Post-1650 MS 0112)
Summary:

About earthquakes: the shock of February 1835 in Chile; possible connection between shocks occurring coincidentally in different parts of the world, and between earthquakes and the weather; DM’s collection of accounts of earthquakes in Scotland.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-000516

From:
Adolph Theodor Kupffer
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
16 February 1840
Source of text:
MM/10/40, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000739

From:
W E Shuckard, Royal Society Library
To:
J W Lubbock
Date:
6 February 1840
Source of text:
MM/12/59, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000740

From:
James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps
To:
J W Lubbock
Date:
6 February 1840
Source of text:
MM/12/60, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel10535

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Hodgkin
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.412 & 22.40
Summary:

Has written a letter to Lord John Russell outlining the case of Andries Stockenström. Does not wish to become involved in Cape politics or the affairs of the Anti-Slavery Society much as he appreciates their importance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10622

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.3
Summary:

Has been applying his mode of calculation for the barometrical heights for the years 1815-23 and sent the results to the R.S.L. As JH may not see them he sends a few comments on them. Would like a suitable colleague to share his labors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10938

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.282
Summary:

Hears that JH is to be one of his parishioners. Outlines the local educational establishments. Should be grateful to know if JH would be subscribing towards their upkeep.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11104

From:
Philip Jennings
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.441
Summary:

Much indebted for his kind letter, but is unable to interfere in the affairs of Sir Francis Knowles as he has no contact with him. Encloses a list of instruments belonging to the late W. C. Holford and would be pleased if JH would show it to his astronomical friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11451

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.364
Summary:

Sends a copy of the report, which he has looked over with P. M. Roget. S. H. Christie seems averse to altering it. Thinks it important to make observations of the temperature with barometric readings in balloon ascents. Only readings by J. L. Gay-Lussac at present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11765

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.124
Summary:

Work will begin on obelisk at Feldhausen. Occultation of Gamma1 and Gamma2 Virginis observed. Triangulation survey will take TM away from Royal Observatory for extended time. Slave ship carries small pox and causes outbreak. Parallax observations show brightest stars, not nearest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12501

From:
Henry Perigal
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.367
Summary:

More on machine-made curves [see HP's 1840-1-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12871

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0281; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Letter begins 11 Dec. 1839] Wrote to John Russell and Charles Grant in support of school system [at Cape of Good Hope]. [Letter continues 6 Jan. 1840:] JH sent to Colonial office testimonials for four applicants [for schoolmaster] approved by Russell. Notes devastating effect of dismissal on Andries Stockenström. Took liberty to inform Russell of JH's and GN's views on harshness of this dismissal. [Letter continues 12 Jan.:] Russell will appoint four schoolmasters picked by JH. [P.S. 11 Feb.:] JH is moving to Collingwood. Russell indicates sympathy for Stockenström. JH hopes this means new assignment for Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12934

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
1840-2
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0346; Reel 1054
Summary:

Appeals to JR on behalf of Andries Stockenström, whose dismissal from Cape Colony created grief. Stockenström is ready to resign that office if he can do so in a manner that permits him to continue his career in government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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