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DCP-LETT-4018

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Maw
Date:
28 Feb [1863]
Source of text:
Royal Horticultural Society, Lindley Library (MAW/1/9)
Summary:

Thanks GM for a curious lily.

Recommends some papers on coal.

Gives his opinion on the importance of forming theories if one is to be a good and original observer.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-3999

From:
George Maw
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
19 Feb 1863
Source of text:
DAR 171: 97
Summary:

Discusses the structure and particular uniformities of the Shropshire coal-seams and surrounding strata; speculates on their origins.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4012

From:
George Maw
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
25 Feb 1863
Source of text:
DAR 171: 98
Summary:

Discusses the deposition of coal and considers the possibility of coal aggregating into seams after deposition.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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