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DCP-LETT-89

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[23 Jan 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 36)
Summary:

Congratulates WDF on passing his examination for the curacy; hopes he will find it comfortable.

CD is pleased at his own good showing.

Asks about WDF’s examination, books, etc.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-92

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[9 Feb 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 38)
Summary:

Will leave Cambridge shortly after division; plans to return for next term. With so many friends, Henslow among the foremost, it will be pleasant.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-94

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[15 Feb 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 37)
Summary:

Informs WDF of a shipment of birds ready to be sent by Baker.

Urges WDF to read Herschel’s essay [A preliminary discourse on the study of natural philosophy (1830)] in Lardner’s [Cabinet] Cyclopedia.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-96

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[7 Apr 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 39)
Summary:

CD expects pleasant spring term; will botanise with Henslow.

He is dreaming of going to the Canary Islands for tropical scenery.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-100

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[11 May 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 40)
Summary:

CD’s father has given him £200 to settle his debts.

He is delighted by a magnificent anonymous gift of a microscope.

Sees a good deal of the Henslows who are expecting a child soon.

CD still talks of the "Canary scheme"; he is learning Spanish.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-101

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[9 July 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 41)
Summary:

Poverty keeps him at Shrewsbury.

The Canary scheme still goes, CD is studying Spanish and geology.

Jenyns has started CD on Diptera.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-103

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
1 Aug [1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 42)
Summary:

Will send his insects and two or three from Henslow.

The Canary scheme takes place next June.

Is grieved WDF thinks him capable of telling falsehoods.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-120

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
6 [Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 43)
Summary:

Received offer of post as naturalist in the Beagle in the same mail as WDF’s last letter. Outlines details of prospective voyage. Not certain, but thinks he probably will go.

Expresses pleasure that all is well with their friendship, which he prizes.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-132

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
19 [Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 44)
Summary:

Describes his appointment, the Beagle, his companions, and the objectives of the voyage. Gives his schedule before departure.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-149

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
17 [Nov 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 45)
Summary:

Still delayed; will not sail until 5 December. Instructions have come, with proposed itinerary.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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