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* direct »Letter 47 — Darwin, C. R. to Herbert, J. M., [13 Sept 1828]
Asks JMH to collect some insects at Barmouth.Reports on his shooting luck.
* direct »Letter 56 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [25–9 Jan 1829]
Congratulates WDF on finishing at Cambridge; he regards his place as a very good one, and comments on how others did. Father much pleased by gift of a swan.Adds some entomological news.
* direct »Letter 57 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [26 Feb 1829]
Entomological visits with F. W. Hope and J. F. Stephens in London. News of insects taken and birds shot. Has been advised by his tutor to defer the "Little Go". Sends news of Cambridge friends.
* direct »Letter 59 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [15 Mar 1829]
His routine days at Cambridge.Entomology stopped for the present. His reading, gambling, and parties. News of Cambridge friends.
* direct »Letter 60 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., 1 Apr [1829]
Eager to hear how WDF and his family get on. Entomology goes poorly. Harbour has given C. C. Babington first pick of the beetles, and CD has stopped buying from him. Fire at Linton.
* direct »Letter 63 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [23 Apr 1829]
CD's sister Catherine has informed him of the death of WDF's sister [Mrs Bristowe]. CD sends sympathy to WDF and his parents, and refers to the pure and holy comfort afforded by the Bible.
* direct »Letter 67 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [3 July 1829]
CD started on an entomology trip through N. Wales with F. W. Hope, but after two days his lips became bad, and he was unwell; had to return home. Took some good insects in the two days, but Hope "did wonders". CD is determined to retrace Hope's tour before autumn.
* direct »Letter 68 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [15 July 1829]
Tells whereabouts of WDF's remaining Cambridge possessions; adds he has many insects for him. Can WDF join him for a week in Wales? CD must read for his "Little Go" as the examination is being made more difficult.
* direct »Letter 73 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [15 Oct 1829]
The Music Meeting was "glorious"; Malibran outshone all others. Missed Hope in London.
* direct »Letter 78 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [25 Mar 1830]
CD has passed his "Little Go".