From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November] 1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.10
Summary:
Has promised Alexander Macleay that he would send details of the nets JH used to catch pelagic animals.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Has promised Alexander Macleay that he would send details of the nets JH used to catch pelagic animals.
Requests information for W. S. Macleay on JFWH’s method of catching pelagic animals while ship is under way.
Was pleased to hear of his great reception on his return to England. Endeavoring to start a small scientific society and would be glad of any communications from JH. Sends a series of tidal and meteorological observations made at Port Arthur.
Urgent request for JS to visit and help JH and Margaret during 'these desperate nights.'