Specify any interests that have been very actively pursued. Science, and field sports to a passionate degree during youth.
(C.D. = CHARLES DARWIN, R.D. = ROBERT DARWIN, his father.)
RELIGION?
C.D.—Nominally to Church of England. R.D.—Nominally to Church of England.
POLITICS?
C.D.—Liberal or Radical. R.D.—Liberal.
HEALTH?
C.D.—Good when young—bad for last 33 years. R.D.—Good throughout life, except from gout.
HEIGHT, ETC?
C.D.—6ft. Figure, etc.?—Spare, whilst young rather stout. Measurement round inside of hat?—22 1/4 in. Colour of Hair?—Brown. Complexion?—Rather sallow. R.D.—6ft. 2 in. Figure, etc?—Very broad and corpulent. Colour of hair? —Brown. Complexion?—Ruddy.