From:
Bartholomew James Sulivan
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
3 Nov 1878
Source of text:
DAR 177: 306
Summary:
Encloses a letter [missing] on the progress of the Fuegians.
His eldest son has married.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Encloses a letter [missing] on the progress of the Fuegians.
His eldest son has married.
Thanks for account of Fuegians
and news about old "Beaglers".
Has been reading A. A. Brassey [Around the world in the yacht "Sunbeam" (1878)].
Explains the occurrence of cattle on the Fuegian islands.
Discusses intentions with regard to missionary stations and steamers in the area.
Reports on his family’s illnesses and other domestic matters.
The progress of the Fuegians is wonderful.
Sympathises with the "lamentable state" BJS and his family have been in.
The "Beagles" are, after all, to provide for Jemmy Button’s grandson [see 11501].
Sends £2 for the "Buttonian subscription" [see 9229].