From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[13 April 1863]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.4 (C: RS:HS 11.428 & 24.15)
Summary:
Received some proof sheets this morning of the Appendix to CL's book on the Antiquity of Man. Has read through the book with great interest. Comments on various points. Will have to revise their ideas on the length of human existence. Has had another letter from Twisleton so supposes he must try and write on science in schools. Have had sickness for the first three months of the year.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project