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DCP-LETT-113

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
1 Sept [1831]
Source of text:
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office Archive (Letter Book no. 3, p. 233)
Summary:

Believes he has found a "savant" for FitzRoy in CD, whom he describes as grandson of Erasmus Darwin and "full of zeal and enterprize".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-1058

From:
Edward B. Blackburn
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
29 September 1831
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

SOMERVILLE65

From:
Bouvard
To:
?William Somerville
Date:
6 Sep 1831
Source of text:
MSB 10 / 349, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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HENSLOW-190

From:
Caulfeild, Anne, Countess of Charlemont
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 September 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 229
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel5317

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.264
Summary:

Is sending a query from Florence, also a letter from Vincenzio Antinori, which please return. Additional facts supporting his views expressed in the Decline of Science. Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has been challenged over government of the R.S.L. Engine progresses well. [Also contains draft of reply which is the same as JH's 1831-9-13.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-124

From:
John Coldstream
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
13 Sept 1831
Source of text:
DAR 204: 64
Summary:

Suggestions and information helpful to CD in preparation for Beagle voyage. David Brewster’s meteorological papers. Suggests an oyster-trawl for collecting marine animals. Recommends CD see R. E. Grant. For meteorological observations suggests F. W. Beechey’s Voyage to the Pacific [1831] and an interview with J. F. Daniell of King’s College.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-3150F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[Sept 1831 – May 1861]
Source of text:
North East Wales Archives, Ruthin (DD/PH/115)
Summary:

Valediction only.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-112

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1 Sept [1831]
Source of text:
The National Archives (TNA) (ADM 1/4541 PRO D 262)
Summary:

CD accepts going with Capt. FitzRoy. Explains earlier refusal as owing to his father’s disapproval.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-114

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[2 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 3 DAR/1/1/3)
Summary:

Has just arrived in Cambridge; his father has changed his mind. Asks to see JSH.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-115

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[4 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Spent preceding day with Henslow; much to be done. A friend, Alexander Charles Wood, has written to Capt. FitzRoy about CD. Peacock offered appointment as Beagle naturalist first to Leonard Jenyns, who almost accepted, as did Henslow himself. CD will talk to Capt. Francis Beaufort [Hydrographer] and FitzRoy. Thanks all his family.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-117

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[5 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Wood has heard from FitzRoy, who seemed so much against CD’s going that CD and Henslow gave up. CD is in London; has seen FitzRoy, who is now ready to invite him. CD remains undecided. He likes FitzRoy. Gives details of prospective arrangements. They probably will be gone three years; "round the world" is not certain. Want of room is a serious objection.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-118

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
[5 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 4 DAR/1/1/4)
Summary:

Has met FitzRoy, who has now offered him the post of naturalist on board the Beagle. Other details about the voyage arrangements – mess, CD’s status, route, books.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-119

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[6 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Orders clothing, books, and other supplies for the voyage, to be sent to him in London.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-120

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
6 [Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 43)
Summary:

Received offer of post as naturalist in the Beagle in the same mail as WDF’s last letter. Outlines details of prospective voyage. Not certain, but thinks he probably will go.

Expresses pleasure that all is well with their friendship, which he prizes.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-122

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[9 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Discusses help he is receiving in his preparations for the voyage from William Yarrell and others. He has ordered a case of pistols, a rifle, and a good telescope with compass. It is settled that he will go.

Describes the coronation of William IV.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-123

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
9 [Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 5 DAR/1/1/5)
Summary:

All is settled – nothing can now alter CD’s determination. Details of plan and arrangements. Beaufort believes CD’s collections should be presented to some public body. CD thinks a large central collection best for natural history. Is busy getting advice and information from Yarrell and Capt. P. P. King for the voyage.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-121

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Thomas Whitley
Date:
[9 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.3)
Summary:

Mentions letters from Peacock and Henslow; tells of offer of a position on surveying voyage, his initial refusal, and eventual acceptance. Describes FitzRoy and course of voyage.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-126

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
[14 Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Pleasant three-day voyage to Plymouth has increased CD’s admiration for FitzRoy. Describes the Beagle as an excellent vessel, but the want of room is very bad. He likes the officers.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-127

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Susan Elizabeth Darwin
Date:
17 [Sept 1831]
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Plans to come to Shrewsbury.

Is pleased with cabin assignment on Beagle. Beagle will map the east side of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia and set longitude of many places.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-128

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
17 [Sept 1831]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 6 DAR/1/1/6)
Summary:

Plans to come to Cambridge to discuss Beagle voyage. Only difficulty is disposal of his collections. South Sea Islands now more probable.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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