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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Geological Society of London
Date:
24 Mar 1840
Source of text:
Geological Society of London (GSL/L/R/5/8 )
Summary:

Regrets that state of his health forces him to resign as one of the Secretaries of the Society.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Geological Society of London
Date:
28 Mar [1840]
Source of text:
Geological Society of London (GSL/L/R/5/56)
Summary:

Feels he has no choice but to comply with the request of Council that he remain in office. Is reluctant to do so as his health has caused him to miss meetings and he has never once attended without suffering the next day. Cannot hold office beyond next anniversary meeting.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project