Darwin (Charles, naturalist, geologist, and originator of the theory of natural selection, 1809-82).- Rowlett (George, Royal Navy, purser on board The Beagle Voyage of 1831-36, 1797-1836).- [Last will and testament], engraved plate with manuscript insertions and signed "George Rowlett", engraved illustration of 2 ships at head, blind paper seal, folds, edges creased, folio, 30th November 1819. ⁂ Rowlett's will signed and sealed as a 22 year old going to sea, with instructions to leave his worldly possessions to Mrs Lucy Sherrard, and that his body should be committed "to the Earth or Sea". Rowlett was ship's purser on The Beagle and at 38 was the oldest officer on board. He died on 27 June 1834 at 2pm, "he had for some time been sinking under a complication of diseases" (Darwin), and his body was buried at sea, some 40 miles off the north of the Island of Chiloé.
Darwin (Charles, naturalist, geologist, and originator of the theory of natural selection, 1809-82).- Rowlett (George, Royal Navy, purser on board The Beagle Voyage of 1831-36, 1797-1836).- [Last will and testament], engraved plate with manuscript insertions and signed "George Rowlett", engraved illustration of 2 ships at head, blind paper seal, folds, edges creased, folio, 30th November 1819. ⁂ Rowlett's will signed and sealed as a 22 year old going to sea, with instructions to leave his worldly possessions to Mrs Lucy Sherrard, and that his body should be committed "to the Earth or Sea". Rowlett was ship's purser on The Beagle and at 38 was the oldest officer on board. He died on 27 June 1834 at 2pm, "he had for some time been sinking under a complication of diseases" (Darwin), and his body was buried at sea, some 40 miles off the north of the Island of Chiloé.
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