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From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
1850
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 294
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Hensleigh Wedgwood
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
1845
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society Library Mss.B.H382
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
J. J. Audubon
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
January 30 1835
Source of text:
British Library Cup.510 1943
Summary:

Sends JSH a copy of second volume of Ornithological Biographies; discusses progress on third vols of that work and The Birds of America.

Asks if a museum in Cambridge might be interested in purchasing North American mounted birds from an associate in Nova Scotia. Asks if JSH knows anyone with a collection of bird eggs for species comparison.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
George Birkbeck
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
13 May 1835
Source of text:
Haverford College Quaker and Special Collections, Pennsylvania Charles Roberts Collection, British Physicians 232
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Simeon
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
19 May 1835
Source of text:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale 15494509
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
William Buckland
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
13 December 1835
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society Library The Scientists Collection I 509.L56
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Waring Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
28 Dec 1835
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 28 DAR/1/1/28)
Summary:

Thanks JSH for copies of "Extracts from letters addressed to Professor Henslow by C. Darwin, Esq." [privately printed for Cambridge Philosophical Society; Collected papers 1: 3–16].

The family is sensible how much CD owes to JSH, and RWD is highly gratified by CD’s success.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
R. W. Darwin
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
28 December 1835
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project