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From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
August Petermann
Date:
25 May 1862
Source of text:
Briefsammlung, Archiv, Perthes Verlag Gotha, Germany
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Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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JBJ explains his theory of atmospheric denudation of Irish river valleys, to be published [as "On the river valleys in the south of Ireland", Q. J. Geol. Soc. Lond. 18 (1862): 378–403], and suggests its application to the Weald. This slow process would make the Weald far older than CD’s 300 million years.
Thanks for Orchids.
His gift has given her great pleasure. Will show his translation of Homer to the Tennysons. Has lost her neighbor Mr. Clough. Would like a visit from the Herschels. News of Alfred Tennyson's current work.