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DCP-LETT-2761

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
15 Apr [1860]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.208)
Summary:

Has resolved not to correct Owen’s misrepresentations in his review of Origin.

Discusses at length the theological implications of natural selection.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel1975

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.4
Summary:

Has heard that JH's son [Alexander] is observing variable stars at Charles Pritchard's school. Gives latest data on these stars. Suggests other variables to observe. Has adopted JH's proposal of using Julian day numbers for dating variables in his catalogue of variables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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