Reports arrival at Falklands; weather conditions, and unsuccessful search he made for a geological formation CD had seen. Describes cliffs, streams, rocks, and lines of elevation; includes two drawings.
Reports arrival at Falklands; weather conditions, and unsuccessful search he made for a geological formation CD had seen. Describes cliffs, streams, rocks, and lines of elevation; includes two drawings.
Gives CD the results of some calculations for "dip" over different distances, as requested.
Describes siege [of Montevideo].
Reports on appearance and habits of horses and cattle of Falkland Islands; wild rabbits and pigs. Geology of the Falklands, especially of West Island. Discusses supposed discovery of coal. Has sent fossil specimens to CD.
Describes stratification of cliffs on south shore of Rio Gallegos; fossils found at base of cliffs. Speculates about geological past of the area. Discusses climate of southern Patagonia; navigation problems at the mouth of Rio Gallegos.
Gives results of soundings taken between Falkland Islands and South American mainland. Describes geology of Falklands, especially the dikes found on many islands. Comments on climate of Falklands. Discusses horses and cattle, health of his children in the Falklands. Mentions volutes found in the Falklands.
Passes on report of FitzRoy’s policies as governor of New Zealand.
On marking and shipment of fossils.
Has met the artist, J. M. Rugendas.
Discusses British and French relations with Rosas government [of Argentina].
The only mainland vegetation he saw on Falkland Island shores were trees. Remembers no strange birds there, but on journey home saw a woodcock more than 500 miles from the nearest land.
J. C. Wickham and Arthur Mellersh are in town and BJS wonders whether there is any chance CD might join them.
Hopes to visit CD with Mellersh and Wickham the week after next.
If Wickham remains in town and CD is well enough, BJS thinks they might come about the 22d.
Arranges to come to Down on the 21st if CD is well enough.
Confirms arrangements for his trip to Down.
Thinks he may be appointed Commodore commanding the Squadron on the west coast of S. America. Wishes to leave England for his health’s sake.
Sends some tickets so that CD’s son might see [an unspecified] model.
Has six months’ leave from the Admiralty because of his health; intends going to Europe for four months.
BJS’s health much improved by his continental tour.
Reports on the funeral of Robert FitzRoy.
His own health has deteriorated and he must give up his work.
Would like to call on CD for an hour or so before leaving London to settle in Bournemouth.
Reports on his health.
Discusses a surveying expedition under Richard Charles Mayne on which his son will be Second Lieutenant; hopes to arrange for them to excavate some bones in the Falklands.
Discusses the South American mission.
Has been busy digging out fossil leaves from local Eocene deposits.
Has given CD’s queries about expression to W. H. Stirling. Thomas Bridges, the catechist, had previously answered some questions incompletely [see 2643]; BJS forwards them [see Expression].
BJS answers CD’s query about when some calves show their adult colour.