To Susan Darwin [4 September 1831]
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.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | [4 Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 223 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-115 |
To Susan Darwin [5 September 1831]
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.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | [5 Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 223 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-117 |
To Susan Darwin [6 September 1831]
Summary
Orders clothing, books, and other supplies for the voyage, to be sent to him in London.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | [6 Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 223 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-119 |
To Susan Darwin [9 September 1831]
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.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | [9 Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 223 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-122 |
To Susan Darwin [14 September 1831]
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.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | [14 Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 223 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-126 |
To Susan Darwin 17 [September 1831]
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.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | 17 [Sept 1831] |
Classmark: | DAR 223 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-127 |