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Herschel11521

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.436
Summary:

Impressed by JH's [1824] drawings of earth-pillars in Botzen. Plans to visit them this year. Causes of earth-pillars. Speculates on climate changes on planet Mars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11522

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.437
Summary:

Took JH's box of specimens and had a discussion with William Logan, A. C. Ramsay, and some young surveyors, one of whom had examined JH's neighborhood. Similar rhomboids to the Irish ones have been located in Wales. Hopes to have a discussion on this subject later. Can JH give, or refer him to data, the temperature of celestial space without the sun? Returns the drawings with many thanks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11524

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.439
Summary:

Discussion on JH's geological specimens took place at the Geological Society on Wednesday. Gives some of the points raised at the meeting. Regarding the length of time that separates the extremes of eccentricity of the earth's orbit. Has raised the matter with G. B. Airy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11525

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.440
Summary:

Has just received the accompanying letter from James Croll so that JH can save himself the trouble of answering CL's query.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11526

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.441
Summary:

Sending the results of his comparison of JH's drawing and the actual earth pillars of Ritten and Stalden.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11527

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.442
Summary:

Hopes to send a copy of his new edition [of Principles of Geology] in a few weeks. Hopes he will be satisfied with the manner in which he used JH's drawings. Comments about variations in the obliquity of the ecliptic. Quotes correspondence he has had with E. J. Stone of Greenwich Observatory. Would like JH's opinion on the matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11528

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.443
Summary:

Did not intend to trouble him with his proofs, but as he has cited JH in the chapter dealing with the astronomical effect on climate he sends proofs for this chapter. Would like to quote JH's two letters on the subject. The whole book is set up and hopes to send the volume in November.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11529

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.444
Summary:

Much obliged for calling his attention to M. C. E. Du Four's paper, though he cannot reconcile the general reasoning. Comments on the effect of the Sirocco on the Föhn of the Alps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11530

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.445
Summary:

Sends Captain [P. F.] Shortland's account of his recent soundings and temperatures of the sea. Comments on these readings in the light of theory. What does JH think of the matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11531

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.446
Summary:

Was pleased to get his twelve pages of slips returned this morning. In one he proposes an alteration of 3% instead of 1003 to 1000. Which is correct?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall1929

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Sept. 26th./ 62
Source of text:
MS JT/1/L/48; MS JT/1/TYP/3/847, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Tyndall1938

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
13 Oct. 1862
Source of text:
MS JT/1/L/49; MS JT/1/TYP/3/848, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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WCP1695

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
19 November 1868
Source of text:
Edinburgh University Library: Gen113/Lyell1/3948-3976
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP1696

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
21 December 1868
Source of text:
Edinburgh University Library: Gen113/Lyell1/3948-3976
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP1697

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
1 March 1869
Source of text:
Edinburgh University Library: Gen113/Lyell1/3961-3965
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP1698

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
17 June 1869
Source of text:
Edinburgh University Library: Gen113/Lyell1/3966-3970
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP1699

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
21 June 1869
Source of text:
Edinburgh University Library: Gen113/Lyell1/3972-3976
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP2029

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
8 February [1864]
Source of text:
British Library, The: BL Add. 46435 ff. 8-9
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP2072

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
February? [1864]
Source of text:
British Library, The: BL Add. 46435 f. 10
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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WCP2074

From:
Charles Lyell
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
22 May 1864
Source of text:
  • British Library, The: BL Add. 46435 ff. 13-15
  • Marchant, J. (Ed.). (1916). In: Alfred Russel Wallace; Letters and Reminiscences. Vol. 2. London & New York: Cassell & Co. [pp. 18-19]
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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