Francis Beaufort has instructed ABB to order three copies of Coral Reefs.
Francis Beaufort has instructed ABB to order three copies of Coral Reefs.
Gives the height of Shrewsbury above sea-level.
Orders pot of soft spermaceti ointment.
Returns snuff box.
Sends a microscope for repair.
Makes appointment to discuss some corals that he is sending.
Will be glad to see recipient and Mr Morris at Down the following day.
CD is pleased with LJ’s introduction [to Fish]. He rejoices that he persuaded LJ to undertake this work.
CD relates that Robert Brown is anxious to have [C. M.] Leman[n] elected librarian of the Linnean Society and urges JSH to come to vote for him. CD joins in the request.
Hopes to meet with museum committee after 11 o’clock next day.
Asks JFR to support E. A. Darwin’s election to the Athenaeum.
"My Dear Sir, I have called on you, to solicit your vote & interest at the Athenaeum Club […] in favour of my brother, Erasmus Darwin".
Informs Owen of the fossil finds of F. J. Muñiz in south America.
Asks De la Beche about variation among domesticated animals in Jamaica.
CD approves of HES’s "laws" [of nomenclature]. Regrets that [J. E.?] Gray does not approve of the scheme. CD has sent the paper to William Ogilby and suggests that HES send it to G. R. Waterhouse, of whom he has a high opinion.
CD saw Andrew Smith, who is interested in the subject [of zoological nomenclature], but CD thinks he differs from HES on some points. Sends Smith’s address.
Comments on birth [of Catherine Elizabeth Sophia Wedgwood].
Plans to visit Shrewsbury.
Describes behaviour of William Darwin.
Discusses speculation losses of acquaintances, including T. Carlyle’s. Mentions his own loss on Journal of researches.
Family news from Shrewsbury.
News of family and of his stay at Shrewsbury.
Calculates the newly instituted income tax will mean £30 per annum.
Letter of condolence on the death of WDF’s wife [Harriet Fletcher Fox].
Second letter of condolence, following burial of Mrs Fox.
The fourth number of part four is now published; the Smith, Elder & Co. account is presented.