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From:
Walter Raleigh Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 Dec 1880
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Microfilm10682); DAR 202: 17
Summary:

Writes on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury to invite CD to a private conference organised in an attempt to reconcile science and religion. [Enclosed is a printed two-page memorial calling for such a conference.]

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Walter Raleigh Browne
Date:
18 Dec 1880
Source of text:
The British Library (Surrogate RP 7385)
Summary:

Will not be able to attend the proposed conference and feels no benefit will arise from it.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Walter Raleigh Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
21 Dec 1880
Source of text:
DAR 202: 18
Summary:

Regrets CD is unable to attend proposed conference [see 12918]. Would like his opinion on why it is not desirable.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Walter Raleigh Browne
Date:
22 Dec 1880
Source of text:
The British Library (Surrogate RP 7385)
Summary:

Believes the conference will be of no value because individuals can only decide for themselves on the truths of science and religion.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Walter Raleigh Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[after 7] Jan 1881
Source of text:
DAR 160: 335
Summary:

Announces the resolution passed by the Archbishop of Canterbury’s conference of 7 Jan 1881.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Walter Raleigh Browne
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[20–2] Nov [1881]
Source of text:
DAR 160: 334
Summary:

Announces intention to hold a private conference with the Archbishop of Canterbury with the aim of encouraging men of science to reaffirm their religious beliefs and also to publish a series of articles in the Contemporary Review on the state of the various sciences.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Walter Raleigh Browne
Date:
23 Nov 1881
Source of text:
John Wilson (dealer) (20 January 2010)
Summary:

Regrets that he cannot write the requested journal article on comparative anatomy.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project