From R. E. Alison [March – July 1835]
Summary
Sends some historical data to illustrate the elevation of the coast at Valparaiso in recent times.
Author: | Robert Edward Alison |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [Mar – July 1835] |
Classmark: | DAR 36: 425–6 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-247 |
From Caroline and Catherine Darwin 28 January [1835]
Summary
Concerned over CD’s illness. His father strongly urges him to come home lest his health be ruined.
News of family and friends.
Twelve Tories elected in Shropshire.
Author: | Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 28 Jan [1835] |
Classmark: | DAR 97 (ser. 2): 16–18 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-266 |
From Charles Whitley 5 February 1835
Summary
Replies to CD’s letter [250], giving news of himself and mutual friends.
Author: | Charles Thomas Whitley |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 5 Feb 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 132 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-267 |
From Susan Darwin 16 February 1835
Summary
Met Capt. Harding who said FitzRoy was promoted to Post-Captain.
News of family and friends. Forthcoming marriages of Robert Wedgwood and Tom Eyton.
Author: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 16 Feb 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 97 (ser. 2): 18–20 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-268 |
From Charles D. Douglas 24 February 1835
Summary
Sends CD large beetles from Chiloé.
Describes an earthquake at Caucague.
Gives exact location and measurements of two blocks of granite; has seen and heard of others; will report if he surveys the Potrero on Chiloé.
Author: | Charles D. Douglas |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 24 Feb 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 35.1: 329–30 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-269 |
To W. D. Fox [7–11] March 1835
Summary
Congratulates WDF on his marriage,
reminisces about Cambridge and early entomology. Now neglects entomology for geology.
Describes Concepción after earthquake.
Hopes to cross Cordilleras before they leave South America in September.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [7–11] Mar 1835 |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 47) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-270 |
To Caroline Darwin 10–13 March 1835
Summary
Definite plans now to leave Valparaiso 1 June and to arrive in Sydney in January; then Cape of Good Hope and home in September 1836.
Describes Concepción after earthquake.
Will cross the Cordilleras. Hopes snow will hold off.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Date: | 10–13 Mar 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 223: 26 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-271 |
To J. S. Henslow [10]–13 March 1835
Summary
The termination of the voyage has been decided – September 1836.
The earthquake of Concepción.
His geological observations (since November). Can now prove both sides of the Andes have recently risen to considerable heights.
Zoological collection.
Plans to cross the Cordilleras.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
Date: | [10]–13 Mar 1835 |
Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 25 DAR/1/1/25) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-272 |
From Caroline Darwin 30 March 1835
Summary
Urges him to return home. News of family and friends; the Langtons will go to Rio in April and then winter in the West Indies. Henslow has a son.
Author: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 30 Mar 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 97 (ser. 2): 20–1 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-273 |
To J. S. Henslow 18 April 1835
Summary
Has just returned from crossing the Cordilleras. Geological observations of formations representing great epochs of violence which broke up the earth’s crust. Shells at over 12000 feet. Silicified trees in sandstone formations at great heights. Red snow and viviparous lizards. Botanical specimens.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
Date: | 18 Apr 1835 |
Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 26 DAR/1/1/26) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-274 |
To Susan Darwin 23 April 1835
Summary
His trip across the Andes and back was his most successful excursion: can clearly demonstate that the western part of the double line of mountains is much older, with fossil shells at 12000ft; the eastern line may be as modern as the Patagonian plains. If proved, this is an important fact in the theory of the formation of the world. Has found petrified trees.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Susan Elizabeth Darwin |
Date: | 23 Apr 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 223 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-275 |
To Catherine Darwin 31 May [1835]
Summary
Slow and tedious trip through miserable country, but geology prospers, and CD will have a good general idea of the structure of Chile by the time he leaves the country. Will send a last large cargo of specimens to Henslow.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton |
Date: | 31 May [1835] |
Classmark: | DAR 223 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-276 |
From R. E. Alison 25 June 1835
Summary
Gives details of his observations which lend support to the view that Chile is rising with respect to the sea. Reports some observations and opinions with regard to earthquakes and volcanic action in the area.
Author: | Robert Edward Alison |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 25 June 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 36.1: 427–427a |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-277 |
From R. H. Corfield 26–7 June 1835
Summary
Greatly enjoyed CD’s company; has worried about his health. Adds some European and English news.
Author: | Richard Henry Corfield |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 26 & 27 June 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 130 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-278 |
From Charles San Lambert [c. July 1835]
Summary
Instructions for a journey to the sulphur deposits of the Valle de la Coipa.
Describes volcanic formations capping granite hills from Copiapò to Atacama [Chile]. [See South America, pp. 230–1.]
Author: | Charles San Lambert |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | [c. July 1835] |
Classmark: | DAR 37: 648, DAR 39.2: 161 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-279 |
From R. H. Corfield 14 — 18 July 1835
Summary
Passes on news from England and some Shrewsbury papers.
Author: | Richard Henry Corfield |
Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Date: | 14 & 18 July 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 204: 131 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-280 |
To Caroline Darwin [19] July – [12 August] 1835
Summary
Describes his trip from Coquimbo to Copiapò, where he rejoined the Beagle – a hard and wearisome journey, but geologically interesting.
FitzRoy piloted the [Blonde] to rescue crew of wrecked Challenger.
CD has received letters that were missing, and others; for ten months there will be none to or from him.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood |
Date: | [19] July – [12 Aug] 1835 |
Classmark: | DAR 223: 29 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-281 |
To W. D. Fox [9–12 August] 1835
Summary
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".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [9–12 Aug] 1835 |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 47a) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-282 |
To J. S. Henslow 12 [August] 1835
Summary
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.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | John Stevens Henslow |
Date: | 12 [Aug] 1835 |
Classmark: | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Henslow letters: 27 DAR/1/1/27) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-283 |
To H. S. Fox 15 August 1835
Summary
Sends some geological specimens. Describes his recent trips and findings on the geology of the Andes. Asks if HSF has seen large beds of shells on elevated land – possibly at Rio Grande or S. Brazil.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Henry Stephen Fox |
Date: | 15 Aug 1835 |
Classmark: | Bodleian Libraries, Oxford (MS. Eng. lett. c. 235, fol. 28) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-284 |
Darwin, C. R. | (13) |
Darwin, Caroline | (3) |
Wedgwood, Caroline | (3) |
Alison, R. E. | (2) |
Corfield, R. H. | (2) |
Darwin, C. R. | (13) |
Henslow, J. S. | (4) |
Darwin, Caroline | (3) |
Wedgwood, Caroline | (3) |
Darwin, S. E. | (2) |
Darwin, C. R. | (26) |
Darwin, Caroline | (6) |
Wedgwood, Caroline | (6) |
Darwin, S. E. | (4) |
Henslow, J. S. | (4) |