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* direct »Letter 282 — Darwin, C. R. to Fox, W. D., [9–12 Aug] 1835
Expresses envy for WDF's life as a clergyman. Outlines homeward voyage; tells of his hope of seeing active volcanoes and Tertiary strata in Galapagos. Recommends geology to Fox. Discusses Lyell's views; CD has become "a zealous disciple".
* direct »Letter 283 — Darwin, C. R. to Henslow, J. S., 12 [Aug] 1835
Looks forward to seeing volcanoes in Galapagos Islands. Has altered his views on Cordillera formations as a result of another trip. Discusses his theory of their origin and history.
* direct »Letter 289 — Darwin, C. R. to Darwin, C. S., 27 Dec 1835
At sea 25 days from Galapagos to Tahiti, where they stayed ten days. It was delightful. Then three weeks to New Zealand, where they will be for ten days. Convinced of high merit of missionaries.Dislikes Augustus Earle's book.
* 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 341 — Darwin, E. C. to Darwin, C. R., 15 [Jan 1837]
Morning Herald had an account of CD's 80 specimens of Mammalia and 450 birds at the Zoological Society. John Gould has described new species in CD's Galapagos birds. Much interest in CD's "Laurels".Family news.
* direct »Letter 359 — Darwin, C. R. to Buckland, William, [15 June 1837]
Describes the two species of lizard [Amblyrhynchus] found in the Galapagos Archipelago.
* direct »Letter 367 — Darwin, C. R. to Lyell, Charles, 30 July 1837
Galapagos land birds and reptiles. No two naturalists agree on any fundamental idea [of species]. "Everything is arbitrary." Has been with Richard Owen going over the S. American fossils. Has worked out the non-relation between animals' bulk and luxuriance of vegetation. The horse once common on the Pampas. The mystery of the extinction of these animals.
* direct »Letter 429a — Darwin, C. R. to Henslow, J. S., 3 November 1838
Relates plan for an appendix to his Journal of researches which will include facts of species of birds' being different in different islands of the Galápagos and also of the lizards and tortoises on the islands. Asks JSH whether he can supply parallels in the plant life.
* direct »Letter 545 — Darwin, C. R. to Humboldt, F. W. H. A. von, 1 Nov 1839
Gratified by AvH's letter. Sends data on temperature of the sea in the Galapagos, South Pacific, and the Abrolhos Islands.
* direct »Letter 733 — Darwin, C. R. to Hooker, J. D., [27 Jan 1844]
C. G. Ehrenberg would like some earth from Galapagos, Tierra del Fuego, and the Falklands; wishes to hunt for Infusoria.