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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
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
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
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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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