Search: 1850-1859::1853::10::21 in date 
Sorted by:

Showing 1–4 of 4 items

DCP-LETT-1538

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Syms Covington
Date:
21 Oct 1853
Source of text:
Sydney Mail , 9 August 1884, p. 254
Summary:

Comments on SC’s trip to the gold diggings. CD is most interested in Australia and reads every book about it that he can find. Sends news of former Beagle shipmates FitzRoy, Sulivan, Mellersh, and of Fuegia [Basket].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel1796

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.9
Summary:

A note accompanying the first draft of the report of the Standards Commission, with a request for comment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13851

From:
Henry Finch
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0199.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Still believes that HF's experience and competence are equal to those of F. R. Brande. Plans to appeal directly to Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13852

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Finch
Date:
[21 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0199.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Explains why JH considers HF's case to be different from that of F. R. Brande. Does not believe that HF's appeal to Treasury will be seriously considered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Author
Addressee
Correspondent
Date
Document type
Contributor
Transcription available