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DCP-LETT-3150F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[Sept 1831 – May 1861]
Source of text:
North East Wales Archives, Ruthin (DD/PH/115)
Summary:

Valediction only.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-112

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1 Sept [1831]
Source of text:
The National Archives (TNA) (ADM 1/4541 PRO D 262)
Summary:

CD accepts going with Capt. FitzRoy. Explains earlier refusal as owing to his father’s disapproval.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-113

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
1 Sept [1831]
Source of text:
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office Archive (Letter Book no. 3, p. 233)
Summary:

Believes he has found a "savant" for FitzRoy in CD, whom he describes as grandson of Erasmus Darwin and "full of zeal and enterprize".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-111

From:
Robert Waring Darwin
To:
Josiah Wedgwood, II
Date:
1 Sept 1831
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 96)
Summary:

RWD had made up his mind to give up his objection to the Beagle voyage if JW did not take the same view. If Charles continues to want to go after further inquiry, will give him every assistance.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel6194

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.319 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is much obliged for his advice regarding [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Will send him the proof sheets as available. Has he seen Gerard Moll's Decline of Science in England?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-114

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[2 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 3 DAR/1/1/3)
Summary:

Has just arrived in Cambridge; his father has changed his mind. Asks to see JSH.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Faraday0511

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Edward Magrath
Date:
2 September 1831
Source of text:
RI MS F1 B13
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel12589

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eilhard Mitscherlich
Date:
[2 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.16
Summary:

Of isomorphic crystals and their varying behavior in response to heat, and of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3494

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[2 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.17
Summary:

Comments on a number of astronomical matters including double stars, awarding of medals, and on the elements of [Halley's] comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online

HENSLOW-189

From:
E. B. Ramsay
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
3 September 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 228
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-115

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[4 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Spent preceding day with Henslow; much to be done. A friend, Alexander Charles Wood, has written to Capt. FitzRoy about CD. Peacock offered appointment as Beagle naturalist first to Leonard Jenyns, who almost accepted, as did Henslow himself. CD will talk to Capt. Francis Beaufort [Hydrographer] and FitzRoy. Thanks all his family.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-116

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
4 Sept 1831
Source of text:
DAR 204: 65
Summary:

Reports on his geological work in N. Wales since he and CD parted. Answers CD’s queries.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-117

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[5 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Wood has heard from FitzRoy, who seemed so much against CD’s going that CD and Henslow gave up. CD is in London; has seen FitzRoy, who is now ready to invite him. CD remains undecided. He likes FitzRoy. Gives details of prospective arrangements. They probably will be gone three years; "round the world" is not certain. Want of room is a serious objection.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-118

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[5 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 4 DAR/1/1/4)
Summary:

Has met FitzRoy, who has now offered him the post of naturalist on board the Beagle. Other details about the voyage arrangements – mess, CD’s status, route, books.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel8375

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[5 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.174 (C: RS:HS 21.88)
Summary:

Remarks by JH on proof sheet of Henry Taylor's catalog of circumpolar stars observed by Stephen Groombridge. Why is Gerard Moll, a foreigner, engaged in purely English controversy? JH wants no part of Charles Babbage and James South in this matter. Regrets JH's earlier statements. Sends extract from [Richard] Copeland's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1026

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Vernon Harcourt
Date:
[5 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.18
Summary:

Favors concept of organization [B.A.A.S.] to guide scientific research and disseminate discoveries, but doubts that one is possible. Particular societies promoting special subjects are more likely to succeed. Anyone devoted to promoting such societies will have little time for research. Prefers to follow JH's own pursuits. Does not know James South's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0512

From:
William Vernon Harcourt
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
5 September 1831
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

SOMERVILLE65

From:
Bouvard
To:
?William Somerville
Date:
6 Sep 1831
Source of text:
MSB 10 / 349, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

DCP-LETT-119

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[6 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Orders clothing, books, and other supplies for the voyage, to be sent to him in London.

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
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