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* direct »Letter 293 — Darwin, C. R. to King, P. P., [21 Jan 1836]
CD informs PPK of his impending arrival at Dunheved, Penrith; news of his journey thus far.
* direct »Letter 295 — Darwin, C. R. to Henslow, J. S., [28–9] Jan 1836
His joy at prospect of journey's end in eight months' time. Observations on Australia. Reports on his collecting in Galapagos – its flora and very curious birds; its instructive geology. Tahiti and good work of missionaries.
* direct »Letter 299 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., 15 Feb 1836
Finds the voyage tedious at present. Expects that the different scientific societies will be of the greatest use to his work in London when he returns home. Gives some impressions of Australia.
* direct »Letter 303 — Darwin, C. R. & FitzRoy, Robert to S. Afr. Christ. Rec., 28 June 1836
A defence of the work of missionaries in the Pacific islands and Australia. [The letter was apparently written by RF with supporting evidence quoted from CD's journal. The letter is signed by RF alone. A summary conclusion, as printed, is signed by both:] "On the whole, balancing all that we have heard, and all that we ourselves have seen concerning the missionaries in the Pacific, we are very much satisfied that they thoroughly deserve the warmest support, not only of individuals, but of the British Government."
* direct »Letter 363 — Babington, C. C. to Darwin, C. R., 1 July 1837
Reports on the insect specimens [collected by CD] from Australia, New Zealand, and Tierra del Fuego. Has not completed descriptions.
* direct »Letter 421 — Walker, Francis to Darwin, C. R., 6 July [1838]
Thanks CD for suggestions for improving his descriptions of species by indicating localities. With few exceptions the Chalcidites of South America and Australia are remarkably like European species.
* direct »Letter 513 — Darwin, C. R. to Macleay, W. S., 29 May 1839
Introduces Syms Covington and recommends him for employment in Australia.
* direct »Letter 515 — Darwin, C. R. to Mitchell, T. L., 31 May [1839]
CD's servant [Syms Covington] will work his passage to Australia. Returns a curious stone, of which he hopes to publish an account. [See Volcanic islands, p. 38.]
* direct »Letter 970 — Darwin, C. R. to Holland, Edward, [after 12 July 1843]
Discusses fossil bones found in Australia by Mr Isaac. Suggests they be sent to Richard Owen.
* direct »Letter 799 — Hooker, J. D. to Darwin, C. R., 12 Dec 1844
Thanks for pleasant stay at Down.Remarks on boulders found on southern islands. Describes the alpine character of the Andes flora and relays information on other mountain floras. Quotes instances of seeds that retained their vitality after being carried by ocean currents. Sends notes on the comparative floras of New Zealand, Australia, and west coast of South America. Encloses a copy of part of a letter from George Gardner in Ceylon concerning the European character of the mountain flora.