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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
31 Jan [1854]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 389)
Summary:

Declines the honour of writing a biography of Leopold von Buch, on grounds that he would not do it well; nor does he hold Buch so high as the world at large does.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
5 Feb [1854]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 390)
Summary:

Thanks ES for his note [missing]. CD had understood that what was wanted was a eulogy [of Leopold von Buch] combined with historical criticism, after the French practice. Agrees that historico-critical sketches of work of great foreigners have a place in Philosophical Transactions and wishes he had taste and capacity for it.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
28 June [1854]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 386)
Summary:

Is unequal to taking chair as President of Natural History Section of BAAS meeting in Liverpool. Very little fatigue or excitement brings on swimming of head, nausea, and other symptoms.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
23 Apr [1856]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (Sa: 387)
Summary:

CD and Hooker suggest Sir John Richardson for Royal Medal. Other suggestions are George Bentham, Joseph Prestwich, Albany Hancock.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
16 Mar [1857]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (MM4: 39)
Summary:

Would rather not serve on Royal Society committee [for a North American exploring expedition]. Suggests subjects for geological investigation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project