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HENSLOW-190

From:
Caulfeild, Anne, Countess of Charlemont
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 September 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 229
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-122

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

Discusses help he is receiving in his preparations for the voyage from William Yarrell and others. He has ordered a case of pistols, a rifle, and a good telescope with compass. It is settled that he will go.

Describes the coronation of William IV.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel6195

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.320 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is grateful for his observations on the method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Fearon Fallows is seriously ill; does JH know of a suitable successor?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-123

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

All is settled – nothing can now alter CD’s determination. Details of plan and arrangements. Beaufort believes CD’s collections should be presented to some public body. CD thinks a large central collection best for natural history. Is busy getting advice and information from Yarrell and Capt. P. P. King for the voyage.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Faraday0513

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
9 September 1831
Source of text:
HSP Ferdinand Dreer Collection, Astronomers and Mathematicians, Vol II, p.67, under S.P. Rigaud
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

DCP-LETT-121

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Thomas Whitley
Date:
[9 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.3)
Summary:

Mentions letters from Peacock and Henslow; tells of offer of a position on surveying voyage, his initial refusal, and eventual acceptance. Describes FitzRoy and course of voyage.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

LINNEAN811

From:
Sir Thomas Gery Cullum
To:
Pleasance Smith
Date:
11 Sep 1831
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/13/118, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Death of his father, [Sir Thomas Gery Cullum], on evening of the Coronation Day [of William IV, 8 September 1831]. Notes that September appears ill fated to him, having lost his aunt Mrs Palmer on 12th, his mother on 13th, and now his father on the 8th.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel5317

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.264
Summary:

Is sending a query from Florence, also a letter from Vincenzio Antinori, which please return. Additional facts supporting his views expressed in the Decline of Science. Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has been challenged over government of the R.S.L. Engine progresses well. [Also contains draft of reply which is the same as JH's 1831-9-13.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-124

From:
John Coldstream
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Sept 1831
Source of text:
DAR 204: 64
Summary:

Suggestions and information helpful to CD in preparation for Beagle voyage. David Brewster’s meteorological papers. Suggests an oyster-trawl for collecting marine animals. Recommends CD see R. E. Grant. For meteorological observations suggests F. W. Beechey’s Voyage to the Pacific [1831] and an interview with J. F. Daniell of King’s College.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel5318

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.265
Summary:

Is sending mirror in perfect state for Vincenzio Antinori at Florence, together with his letter. Regarding Gerard Moll's book. Has no time to spare to attend the [B.A.A.S.] meeting at York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.19
Summary:

Grieved to hear of Fearon Fallows broken state of health; in response to FB's request, JH reviews a number of possible candidates to succeed Fallows.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-125

From:
Charles Thomas Whitley
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Sept 1831
Source of text:
DAR 204: 69
Summary:

Congratulates CD on Beagle appointment as an "opportunity … of studying all the natural sciences at once, after your own taste".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel2113

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.360
Summary:

Introduces Miss Hope, who has been studying mathematics with WR. WR has made some curious discoveries in Voltaic electricity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-126

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

Pleasant three-day voyage to Plymouth has increased CD’s admiration for FitzRoy. Describes the Beagle as an excellent vessel, but the want of room is very bad. He likes the officers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

SOMERVILLE253

From:
William Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
14 Sep 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.392, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2700

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.392
Summary:

Brought a copy of Mrs. Somerville's book [Mechanism of the Heavens] to Chancellor [Henry Brougham]. Wants JH to review it for the Quarterly Review. The Chancellor wishes to know if JH would like to be knighted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE254

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
16 Sep 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.393, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2701

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[16 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.393 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.2.20)
Summary:

Discusses feelings about offer of knighthood. Is ambivalent. Praises the Chancellor's [Henry Brougham's] interest in science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-127

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

Plans to come to Shrewsbury.

Is pleased with cabin assignment on Beagle. Beagle will map the east side of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia and set longitude of many places.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-128

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
17 [Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 6 DAR/1/1/6)
Summary:

Plans to come to Cambridge to discuss Beagle voyage. Only difficulty is disposal of his collections. South Sea Islands now more probable.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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