From:
George Henry Lewes
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 Mar 1868
Source of text:
DAR 106: D5–6
Summary:
Is engaged on an article for Fortnightly Review on Variation ["Mr Darwin’s hypotheses", n.s. 9: 353–73, 611–28; n.s. 10: 61–80, 492–509]. Asks CD some questions.
While he agrees with natural selection, he believes many "organic details" develop irrespective of advantage.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project