From:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Jan 1865
Source of text:
K. M. Lyell ed. 1881, 2: 384–6
Summary:
His view of Origin.
Belief of Duke of Argyll that substituting "variation" and "selection" for creation deifies them.
Thinks Argyll would accept evolution except for man.
A’s view of humming-birds.
Describes discussion with [Victoria,] Princess Royal of Prussia, about evolution.
New edition of Elements consistent with Origin.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project