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DCP-LETT-4746

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

Herschel14616

From:
W. H. Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0599; Reel 1086 (C: RS:HS 24.81)
Summary:

Sends additional meteorological data for 10-12 Jan. 1865, showing effect of full moon on cloud cover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2221

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14. 465
Summary:

Thanks JH for copy of [John] Davy's letter. Is sorry to see Charles Babbage pursuing old disputes in his recent publication. Wife's health is failing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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