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DCP-LETT-270

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[7–11] Mar 1835
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 47)
Summary:

Congratulates WDF on his marriage,

reminisces about Cambridge and early entomology. Now neglects entomology for geology.

Describes Concepción after earthquake.

Hopes to cross Cordilleras before they leave South America in September.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-282

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[9–12 Aug] 1835
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 47a)
Summary:

Expresses envy for WDF’s life as a clergyman.

Outlines homeward voyage; tells of his hope of seeing active volcanoes and Tertiary strata in Galapagos. Recommends geology to Fox. Discusses Lyell’s views; CD has become "a zealous disciple".

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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