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nydus/Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1Public

This volume presents a collection of Charles Darwin's personal correspondence, organized primarily by the subjects of his research and publications. The letters are supplemented by excerpts from his diary to provide a chronological framework for his professional career and personal character.

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CHAPTER 1.V. — THE APPOINTMENT TO THE 'BEAGLE.'

  1. And from its not being accepted there must be some serious objection to the vessel or expedition.
  1. That I should never settle down to a steady life hereafter.
  1. That my accommodations would be most uncomfortable.
  1. That you [i.e. Dr. Darwin] should consider it as again changing my profession.
  1. That it would be a useless undertaking.]

JOSIAH WEDGWOOD TO R.W. DARWIN. Maer, August 31, 1831. [Read this last.] (In C. Darwin's writing.)

My dear Doctor,

I feel the responsibility of your application to me on the offer that has been made to Charles as being weighty, but as you have desired Charles to consult me, I cannot refuse to give the result of such consideration as I have been able to [give?] it.

Charles has put down what he

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