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DCP-LETT-5140

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
2 July 1866
Source of text:
DAR 106: B33–8
Summary:

Lengthy analysis of sources of misunderstanding of natural selection. Advocacy of Spencer’s term "survival of the fittest" instead of "Natural Selection". ARW urges CD to stress frequency of variations.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-5145

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Alfred Russel Wallace
Date:
5 July [1866]
Source of text:
The British Library (Add 46434, f.70)
Summary:

CD considers "the survival of the fittest" as alternative term to "Natural Selection". Reflections upon misunderstanding and his own ambiguity.

Health improved; can now work "some hours daily".

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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