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Island of the West Collection of typed-up letters, handwritten and phtocopied notes. Letters from Robert FitzRoy at Valparaiso to Captain Beaufor dated 14 August, 26 and 28 September and 11 November all of 1834 concerning the Straits of Magellan charts, refitting the Beagle , surveying the coast of Chile, Conrad Marten's work ashore; the sale of the Schooner 'Adventure' and and FitzRoy's unhappiness with the subsequent overcrowding and pressure of work. Letter from Charles Darwin at St Iago to Robert FitzRoy dated Thursday 1834 detailing his trip inland to Quellopa and the copper mines beyond Aconcagua. Handwritten notes on J H Dring who was transferred from HMS Blonde to the Beagle as acting pursuer on the death of George Rowlet. Notes on Moritz Rugendas a German artist. Photocopied extracts on HM Beagle's Yawl dated San Carlos 6 January 1835. |
