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From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20 Oct 1838
Source of text:
DAR 39: 18–19
Summary:

Reports arrival at Falklands; weather conditions, and unsuccessful search he made for a geological formation CD had seen. Describes cliffs, streams, rocks, and lines of elevation; includes two drawings.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
12 May 1840
Source of text:
DAR 177: 274
Summary:

Gives CD the results of some calculations for "dip" over different distances, as requested.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[10 May 1843]
Source of text:
DAR 39: 26–7, 39: 66–7, 46.1: 70–4
Summary:

Describes siege [of Montevideo].

Reports on appearance and habits of horses and cattle of Falkland Islands; wild rabbits and pigs. Geology of the Falklands, especially of West Island. Discusses supposed discovery of coal. Has sent fossil specimens to CD.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Jan – 12 Feb 1845
Source of text:
DAR 46.1: 75–86
Summary:

Describes stratification of cliffs on south shore of Rio Gallegos; fossils found at base of cliffs. Speculates about geological past of the area. Discusses climate of southern Patagonia; navigation problems at the mouth of Rio Gallegos.

Gives results of soundings taken between Falkland Islands and South American mainland. Describes geology of Falklands, especially the dikes found on many islands. Comments on climate of Falklands. Discusses horses and cattle, health of his children in the Falklands. Mentions volutes found in the Falklands.

Passes on report of FitzRoy’s policies as governor of New Zealand.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 July 1845
Source of text:
DAR 46.1: 87–8
Summary:

On marking and shipment of fossils.

Has met the artist, J. M. Rugendas.

Discusses British and French relations with Rosas government [of Argentina].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Feb [1855]
Source of text:
DAR 205.2: 251
Summary:

The only mainland vegetation he saw on Falkland Island shores were trees. Remembers no strange birds there, but on journey home saw a woodcock more than 500 miles from the nearest land.

Contributor:
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
Date:
24 May [1861]
Source of text:
Sulivan family (private collection)
Summary:

Thanks BJS for account of Mendoza earthquake.

FitzRoy sent CD the last London Review [& Weekly J. Polit.] and he read the article on Genesis, but feels it is an attempt to reconcile the irreconcilable.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 Sept [1862]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 275
Summary:

J. C. Wickham and Arthur Mellersh are in town and BJS wonders whether there is any chance CD might join them.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Oct [1862]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 276
Summary:

Hopes to visit CD with Mellersh and Wickham the week after next.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Oct [1862]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 277
Summary:

If Wickham remains in town and CD is well enough, BJS thinks they might come about the 22d.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Oct [1862]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 278
Summary:

Arranges to come to Down on the 21st if CD is well enough.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
18 Oct [1862]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 276
Summary:

Confirms arrangements for his trip to Down.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Feb [1863]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 280
Summary:

Thinks he may be appointed Commodore commanding the Squadron on the west coast of S. America. Wishes to leave England for his health’s sake.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 Feb [1863]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 281
Summary:

Sends some tickets so that CD’s son might see [an unspecified] model.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
18 Mar [1864]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 282
Summary:

Has six months’ leave from the Admiralty because of his health; intends going to Europe for four months.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
23 Sept [1864]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 283
Summary:

BJS’s health much improved by his continental tour.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
8 May [1865]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 284
Summary:

Reports on the funeral of Robert FitzRoy.

His own health has deteriorated and he must give up his work.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
Date:
[9 May 1865]
Source of text:
John Wilson (dealer) (January 2016)
Summary:

Would rejoice to see BJS at Down, but explains that he can only spend short spells of time in his company if he comes.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
31 May [1865]
Source of text:
DAR 177: 285
Summary:

Would like to call on CD for an hour or so before leaving London to settle in Bournemouth.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 June 1866
Source of text:
DAR 177: 286
Summary:

Reports on his health.

Discusses a surveying expedition under Richard Charles Mayne on which his son will be Second Lieutenant; hopes to arrange for them to excavate some bones in the Falklands.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project