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DCP-LETT-1264

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
[1 Nov 1849]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.83)
Summary:

Discusses CL’s refutation of CD’s concept of "craters of elevation" and CL’s new concept of "craters of denudation". Mentions examples of such craters. Admits that his own concept of these craters was unsatisfactory. Urges CL to publish article ["On craters of denudation", Q. J. Geol. Soc. Lond. 6 (1850): 207–34].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel11410

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.321
Summary:

Sending printed notice appealing for funds to establish a Midland Observatory. Would like a word of encouragement from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2131

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.377
Summary:

Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS MC.4.296
Summary:

Supports proposal made by C. M. Elliot to execute 'running survey' of India with instruments from observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6386

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.151
Summary:

Regrets that she does not receive so many letters from him, even though she lives so much nearer. Comment on literature. News of Hardinge [J. C.'s child].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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