Dear Darwin

While in London a few days since I consulted M^r. Broderip about Capt King’s Journal. He recommended a joint publication such as is sketched in the accompanying paper One volume might be for King—another for you—and a third for me. The profits if any, to be divided into three equal portions—

What think you of such a plan?—

Shall I accept the offer of M^r. Colburn or wait and talk the matter over with you when we meet? I shall be in London and remain there after the 15^th of January.

I told M^r. Colburn I should give him an answer in January.

My Wife and I are snowed up at Bromham—my sister’s place.— Pray return the proposed agreement under cover to my brother in law Hon G. R. Trevor—at this place.

Where are you? and where are you going to be? I shall send this letter to your brother—as the surest direction.

I wish you a happy Christmas my good Philos.—

Ever sincerely | your friend | Rob^t. FitzRoy

My wife though personally unacquainted desires her kindest wishes for your happiness—